REL 275 - Teachings and Doctrines of the Book of Mormon

Obedience & Rebellion

Read the following passages in the Book of Mormon before our class:

1 Nephi 3:7 Alma 7:22-24
2 Nephi 9:18, 41-42 Alma 29:5
2 Nephi 31:14-18 Alma 53:20
Jacob 1:7-8 Alma 57:21, 27
Jacob 4:10-11Helaman 12:1-8
Mosiah 16:5, 12Helaman 13:38
Alma 3:27
 
Elder Robert D. Hales - If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments
Pres. Russell M. Nelson - Sustaining the Prophets

 

Questions for Review

1) What is "selective obedience"? (Elder Robert D. Hales, If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments)

2) What is required of us to "use our agency to obey"? (Elder Robert D. Hales, If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments)

3) What are the consequences of "rationalizing desobedience"? (Elder Robert D. Hales, If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments)

4) What is the benefit of applying the principle of seniority among the Twelve Apostles? (Pres. Russell M. Nelson, Sustaining the Prophets)

Be prepared to present your understanding about this topic to your classmates, and see if you have additional questions to ask me.  I'll be glad to answer them.

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