Today's lesson (#43 in the JS manual) contained a list of quotes from contemporaries of Joseph Smith, sharing their thoughts and feelings about the prophet. We began by discussing how we can revere someone who did as many wonderful things as Joseph Smith did, without "worshipping" him as is the natural tendency in humans (ex: sports figures, entertainers, etc.). Some great comments were made: We should reverence the calling/office, rather than the person in it. We should always ask ourselves if the person is leading us to Christ and His righteousness (Moro 7:16-17). As we come to know a great person's faults, not just their strengths, it reminds us that even we can achieve spiritual greatness despite all of our faults.
We read and discussed the words of Joseph of Egypt as quoted by Lehi to his son, Joseph, in the Book of Mormon (2 Ne. 3:6-11). This led us to a discussion of what it means to be a "seer" (see Mosiah 8:16-18). Truly, Joseph Smith revealed many teachings and principles that would not have otherwise been revealed to the human family.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
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