Introduction
04/12/21 15:14
For Our Day is a blog built around the concept that the Book of Mormon was written “for our day.” In addition to being a strong witness of the reality of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, it also has a lot to say about the non-religious, moral challenges of our day. What it has to say about these challenges is the focus of this blog.
For those who may not know, the Book of Mormon is comprised of several smaller “books.” When read in sequence, they present the history of an ancient American nation. In the first of these smaller books, “First Nephi” chapter 19 verse 23, the books’s author, Nephi, says he “likened the scriptures to us, that it might be for our profit and learning.” He meant the lessons in these more ancient scriptures were applicable to their time. In a like manner, the Book of Mormon’s teachings about God’s relationship to man, man’s relationship to man, and man’s relationship to governments are applicable to us today.
The expression, “for our day,” comes from the title of a song by the same name, commissioned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for its seminaries. The song is a tribute to the Book of Mormon and an anthem heralding its value to modern-day readers.
The Book of Mormon is not an abstract treatise on principles, but a highly edited, unflinchingly honest depiction of the Nephite nation’s history, including its political accomplishments and ultimate failure and collapse. The last writer of the record, a man named, “Moroni,” ends his father’s contribution to the record with the sobering admonition to be wiser than they were.
Now, why should you believe what it says? Because what it says about society and governments is true. That is simple and direct, so let me elaborate: I’ve studied the book for nearly fifty years now. Setting aside my personal spiritual witness of the book, I’ve also tried to follow its counsel in my relationships with others. I’ve used it as a litmus test to evaluate the efficacy of government policies and the character of politicians. I’ve found it to be unerringly accurate; even prescient. It’s that insight into politics and the state of nations which I wish to explore.
My hope is you will find my views insightful and helpful in your efforts to understand world events by seeing them through the timeless lens of the Book of Mormon. And that these insights will empower you to make the choices that lead to the prosperity promised within this book.
To understand the milieu of the Book of Mormon, follow this link.
For those who may not know, the Book of Mormon is comprised of several smaller “books.” When read in sequence, they present the history of an ancient American nation. In the first of these smaller books, “First Nephi” chapter 19 verse 23, the books’s author, Nephi, says he “likened the scriptures to us, that it might be for our profit and learning.” He meant the lessons in these more ancient scriptures were applicable to their time. In a like manner, the Book of Mormon’s teachings about God’s relationship to man, man’s relationship to man, and man’s relationship to governments are applicable to us today.
The expression, “for our day,” comes from the title of a song by the same name, commissioned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for its seminaries. The song is a tribute to the Book of Mormon and an anthem heralding its value to modern-day readers.
The Book of Mormon is not an abstract treatise on principles, but a highly edited, unflinchingly honest depiction of the Nephite nation’s history, including its political accomplishments and ultimate failure and collapse. The last writer of the record, a man named, “Moroni,” ends his father’s contribution to the record with the sobering admonition to be wiser than they were.
Now, why should you believe what it says? Because what it says about society and governments is true. That is simple and direct, so let me elaborate: I’ve studied the book for nearly fifty years now. Setting aside my personal spiritual witness of the book, I’ve also tried to follow its counsel in my relationships with others. I’ve used it as a litmus test to evaluate the efficacy of government policies and the character of politicians. I’ve found it to be unerringly accurate; even prescient. It’s that insight into politics and the state of nations which I wish to explore.
My hope is you will find my views insightful and helpful in your efforts to understand world events by seeing them through the timeless lens of the Book of Mormon. And that these insights will empower you to make the choices that lead to the prosperity promised within this book.
To understand the milieu of the Book of Mormon, follow this link.
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