avoiding plain nonsence

avoiding plain nonsense

“Orthodoxy (correctness) in thought and behavior brings safety and felicity (happiness) as the storms come, including “every wind of doctrine”. (see Ephesians 4:14) Happily amid such winds the Holy Ghost not only helps us to recognize plain truth but also plain nonsense! ~Elder Neal A. Maxwell (Ensign May 1993 p.31)

I can embrace correctness of gospel teachings as given in scripture.  I can also, through General Conference and teachings of current Prophets and Apostles, embrace very relevant instruction tailored to MY  time… for conditions and troubles not in the scope of those who wrote scripture two millennia ago.  Thus, I can see clearly to push away the ‘plain nonsense’  of  today’s ‘philosophies of men mingled with scripture’.  It’s my choice to bask in truth’s light (very clear instruction) as if at the feet of Jesus Christ himself… and I honor Him (and His plan for  me) when I embrace such counsel.  Kdm  (changes from original,  published on 4.9.15)

comment and response from ‘1 Million Mormons’

Kent Marble Yes, I agree… I believe that is what Elder Maxwell addresses in his second sentence above. Orthodox to me has always carried negative thoughts of extremism that forces out (preoccupies?) the blessings that might otherwise come. That is another reason the Lord has living oracles to ensure the gospel is taught (and for those committed and vulnerable), lived in the simplicity Christ intends. Each conference talk is of that correct perspective… for us today, always bringing to our attention (when vulnerable and by the power of the Holy Ghost) our personal ‘extreme-isms’ (or lack of appropriate attention) that otherwise block blessings Christ is willing to give.

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