Nobody is perfect.

Anyone who says otherwise is selling something.

 

Monday, September 9, 2013

 

Everybody,

 

I apologize to you all for the brevity of this email. The week mostly consisted of meetings, travel, mission drama, and whatnot. So I won't bore you with the details. Let's just say that all is worked out and the Church is still true, regardless of mistakes that people make.

 

And now for something completely different: 

 

In ancient times, King David was very blessed of God and had everything that he wanted. but it wasn't enough, he killed a man and stole his wife because she was very fair to look on. Not understanding the evil that he had done, the Lord sent a prophet named Nathan to David. Nathan then proceeded to tell David a parable: "There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor. The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds: But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with him... and was unto him as a daughter. And there came a traveller unto the rich man, and he spared to take of his own flock and of his own herd, to dress for the wayfaring man that was come unto him; but took the poor man’s lamb, and dressed it for the man that was come to him." At this King David was outraged and said, "As the Lord liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely die." Then Nathan gave David the bad news: "Thou art the man." So even without realizing it, David was being taught by a prophet of God, even if he didn't like the lesson that he learned. So too we need to follow the prophet, but not blindly. As countless General Authorities have said, pray to know of the truth of what they say.  

 

I thought I would share this lesson that was taught on Sunday in Gospel Essentials. Also, transfer calls are this Saturday, so I will let you all know if I'm here for another month and a half or if I'm on the road again. I'm getting the feeling I'm moving, but who knows but the Lord?

Love you all and take care this week!

Elder Cox