The most important
lesson I learned while reading the Book of Helaman is the humility that is required
in missionary work. Nephi gave up the judgment-seat and all the power
associated with it, in order to “preach the word of God all the remainder of
his days.” Similarly, modern missionaries give up two years or 18 months of
what the world often calls the “prime of their lives” to bring souls unto
Christ. I know the task is not always easy, but I also have seen the blessings
of serving a full-time mission within my own family. A mission teaches
individuals that in order to truly live the Gospel you must lose yourself in
the service of your God. Among trials and persecution Nephi continued to declare
the word of God with “unwearyingness,” teaching that even if we do not go on
full-time missions, we can all be missionaries by sharing the Gospel with a
bright and hopeful attitude. The Gospel is a great thing, and as members of the
Church we should share our message of love with gladness. It is our job to do
as Nephi does in Helaman 10:4, and seek not for our “own life” but always seek
His will.
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