Mormonism Minute: Mormonism: Following Christ

Mormonism: Following Christ

Mormonism constantly teaches and preaches Christlike traits -- What do we need to think and do to follow Christ? Obey the ten commandments... but there's more. The ten commandments were basic rules for the weakest of people to follow. Now, more is expected of us. After Christ completed His sacrifices and atonement, the law of Moses was done away and a new sacrifice was given: a broken heart and a contrite spirit. "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise." Psalms 51:17
Some people may interpret that to mean sadness or remorse, but those words mean a whole lot more than that. Mormonism teaches us that the words mean to be humble, repentant, patient, and the like.

In the Book of Mormon, Jacob, a Nephite prophet, taught his people about this sacrifice which would be required after the Savior came to the world. Referring to Jesus Christ, Jacob writes, "Behold, he offereth himself a sacrifice for sin, to answer the ends of the law, unto all those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit; and unto none else can the ends of the law be answered." 2 Nephi 2:7 We clearly must have this type of heart in order to qualify for Christ's Atonement and grace in our salvation. I love the beautiful truths about Christ contained in books of scripture. We are so blessed to have them so readily available to read in our homes! Mormonism uses all holy scripture.

Alma chapter 7 verses 23-24 states: And now I would that ye should be humble, and be submissive and gentle; easy to be entreated; full of patience and long-suffering; being temperate in all things; being diligent in keeping the commandments of God at all times; asking for whatsoever things ye stand in need, both spiritual and temporal; always returning thanks unto God for whatsoever things ye do receive. And see that ye have faith hope and charity, and then ye will always abound in good works. Possessing all these traits is part of following Christ. This is what Mormonism preaches to its members.

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