What a week...

This week in our Book of Mormon class we studied 2 Nephi 28-33.  I can't help thinking that the timing of this was on purpose.  Stick with me and you'll understand why.

Just the other day the new policy announcements on baptism for children of same-sex parents became public.  The outcry from the members has been the only thing I've seen.  Maybe I'm too sheltered to see non-member opinions being thrown out.  I do know I haven't searched out how the non-members feel.  All I know is it makes me sad how the members have reacted.

There have been several posts from leadership clarifying the policies and I'm glad for that.  I've read a few and I'm thankful that we have leadership with such patience and kind hearts.

I have to admit that my knee-jerk reaction was to be upset on behalf of the children.  However I waited before posting anything online and I'm glad I did.  It gave me the chance to see what our leadership said to clarify the stance.  It also gave me a chance to ponder the issue.  And to calm down.

We need to remember that we're on an eternal mission.  Things of the world are temporal and fleeting in the grand scheme.  The following verses from 2 Nephi 38 come to mind.  

30 For behold, thus saith the Lord God: I will give unto the children of men line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little; and blessed are those who hearken unto my precepts, and lend an ear unto my counsel, for they shall learn wisdom; for unto him that receiveth I will give more; and from them that shall say, We have enough, from them shall be taken away even that which they have.

 31 Cursed is he that putteth his trust in man, or maketh flesh his arm, or shall hearken unto the precepts of men, save their precepts shall be given by the power of the Holy Ghost.