8/17/2023 0 Comments Living a very peaceful life![]() ![]() ![]() Each decision is made for what appears to be the most attractive choice at the moment. With this approach there is no underlying set of values or standards to consistently guide decisions. Satan encourages choices to be made according to the circumstances: What are others doing? What seems to be socially or politically acceptable? What will bring the quickest, most satisfying response? That pattern gives Lucifer the broadest opportunity to tempt an individual to make decisions that will be harmful and destructive even though they may appear most appealing when a decision is made. There are two patterns for making decisions in life: (1) decisions based upon circumstance and (2) decisions based upon eternal truth. The decisions you will make will profoundly affect life now and for eternity. At this critical time of life, you will be faced with many choices. Satan is an accomplished master at making devastating choices appear attractive, even reasonable. That is why Satan is so intently focused on tempting you to make decisions that will undermine your character. Only you can do that through disobedience. Neither Satan nor any other power can weaken or destroy your growing character. Throughout life you will be rewarded from the efforts you expend to choose correctly. Your character is being solidified by consistent correct choices. Satan and his troops have defined their character by resolute opposition to the will of our Father and consistent violation of His commandments. Wherever you live, whatever your occupation or focus in life, you will be drawn into the battle for the souls of men and women. This strengthening cycle continues, for the more your character is fortified, the more capable you are to exercise the power of faith. In turn, fortified character expands your ability to exercise faith, thereby enhancing your capacity and confidence in conquering the trials of life. Your consistent exercise of faith builds strong character. Strong character is more important than what you own, what you have learned, or what goals you have accomplished. Worthy character will strengthen your capacity to recognize the direction of the Spirit and be obedient to it. Such character is not developed in moments of great challenge or temptation. Your continuing exercise of faith will forge strength of character available to you in times of critical need. Rather, He will respond a piece at a time with what in His eternal plan is best for you. Even if you have the strongest faith, God will not always reward you immediately according to your desires. ![]() Worthy CharacterĪs you walk to the boundary of your understanding into the twilight of uncertainty while exercising faith, you will be led to find solutions to the challenges of life you would not obtain otherwise. Such choices are made with trust in things that are believed and, when acted upon, will be confirmed as true. Strong moral character results from consistent correct choices in the trials and testing of life. Your character will be the yardstick that God will use to determine how well you have used your mortal life. Character is the manifestation of what you are becoming. Character is woven patiently from threads of doctrine, principle, and obedience. God uses your faith to mold your character. It will be helpful to you to understand and use the power of the interaction of faith and character. Patience and understanding when God lets you struggle to grow and when answers come a piece at a time over an extended period. Sensitivity to the quiet promptings of the Spirit and courageous implementation of the resulting impressions. Obedience to His commandments and a life that demonstrates that He can trust you. Trust in God and in His desire to provide help when needed, no matter how challenging the circumstance. Some of the principles upon which faith is based include: There is no more solid foundation than faith in the love Heavenly Father has for you, faith in His plan of happiness, and faith in the willingness and power of Jesus Christ to fulfill all His promises. However, to employ its power, that faith must be rooted in something secure. God has given you the capacity to exercise faith so that you may find peace, joy, and purpose in life. I will share with you as simply and as clearly as I am able a pattern for success and happiness in life despite these conditions. There is a continual crumbling of principle, virtue, integrity, and religious values-the foundation stones of civilization and definitive ingredients of peace and happiness. The fundamental values of the United States and other Western nations are being undermined. ![]()
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