As I read the Book of Mormon, I often reflect on how the events described are parallels to the events happening in our day.
During my study this week, I came across this scripture in Alma 1:24-25:
24. For the hearts of many were hardened, and their names were blotted out, that they were remembered no more among the people of God. And also many withdrew themselves from among them.
25. Now this was a great trial to those that did stand fast in the faith; nevertheless, they were steadfast and immovable in keeping the commandments of God, and they bore with patience the persecution which was heaped upon them.
This scripture talks about how many of the members of the church of God began to fall away after being deceived by wicked men who sought riches and power over the people by practicing priestcraft.
In our day, there are many great deceptions taking place. Just as in the days of Alma, many are falling away from the true church of Christ because they have been deceived.
Those who wish to justify sin, push their agendas, using the media and lies that are very convincing and powerful. They try to convince us that if we do not accept, approve of and even encourage sin in its many forms, we are haters; we are bigots; we are not true Christians because we do not love people for who they are. It seems that they are unable to understand what we believe- that we must love the sinner but hate the sin, and have compassion for those who struggle.
In the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares, Christ describes how the wicked will be separated from the righteous in the harvest at the end of the world. Will we be among those who remain and abide the day of His coming?
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