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Day #22 Worthiness is not flawlessnes
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Erin Ropelato

“Worthiness is Not Flawlessness” by Bradley R. Wilcox

40 Day General Conference Challenge DAY 22

TALK: “Worthiness Is Not Flawlessness" by Brother Bradley R. Wilcox

JESUS CHRIST:

“His (God’s) grace is not just a prize for the worthy. It is the “divine assistance” He gives that helps us become worthy. It is not just a reward for the righteous. It is the “endowment of strength” He gives that helps us become righteous. We are not just walking toward God and Christ. We are walking with Them.”

-Bradley R. Wilcox

SCRIPTURE:

“Yea, verily I say unto you, if ye will ​​​come​ unto me ye shall have ​​​eternal life​. Behold, mine ​​​arm​ of mercy is extended towards you, and whosoever will come, him will I receive; and blessed are those who come unto me.” -3 Nephi 9:14

INSPIRING QUOTE:

“Some mistakenly receive the message that they are not worthy to participate fully in the gospel because they are not completely free of bad habits. God’s message is that worthiness is not flawlessness. Worthiness is being honest and trying. We must be honest with God, priesthood leaders, and others who love us, and we must strive to keep God’s commandments and never give up just because we slip up.”

-Bradley R. Wilcox

INVITATION TO ACT:

“When you feel like you have failed too many times to keep trying, remember Christ’s Atonement and the grace it makes possible are real.”

-Bradley R. Wilcox

PROMISED BLESSING:

“God loves us as we are, but He also loves us too much to leave us this way. Growing up unto the Lord is what mortality is all about. Change is what Christ’s Atonement is all about. Not only can Christ resurrect, cleanse, console, and heal us, but through it all, He can transform us to become more like Him.”

“Remember that God and Christ are willing to help us right here and now. …When you feel like you have failed too many times to keep trying, remember Christ’s Atonement and the grace it makes possible are real. ‘[His] arm of mercy is extended towards you.’”

-Bradley R. Wilcox

REFLECTION QUESTION:

  • What small, reachable progress have I seen in my own life?

LEARNING STYLE STUDY IDEA:

BOOK LEARNERS: Write the definition of several of the words in this talk using two or three different dictionaries or sources (the “Bible Dictionary” and “Guide to the Scriptures” can be great places to start as well as “True to the Faith”). Write my own personal definition of each word. (Words: repentance, worthiness, worth, trying, strive, mercy, practice, etc.)

MY THOUGHTS:

This talk had so much at nuggets of truth— great reminders we can hold onto each day. 

  1. Repentance is a process … repeated effort…a lifetime pursuit.
  2. Worthiness is not flawlessness
  3. Strive, try, practice
  4. Look up for divine help
  5. Love “Jesus for what He has done”
  6. “Small, reachable goals—incremental growth
  7. God helps us as we repent 

So much goodness!!

–ERIN

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