This week I have been studying a book very dear to my heart, called "He Did Deliver Me From Bondage." There is an idea that I came across reading through it this time that hit me very profoundly that I hadn't fully recognized before. The author paraphrases a statement by Brigham Young: "we... can claim truth no matter where we might find it and should not be afraid to seek it anywhere." This is something that has always rang very true to me, that the LDS church holds a corner on priesthood keys and saving ordinances, but not on truth. This, perhaps, is why I have sought out some other avenues to glean truth for myself. They were the ones that opened doorways for my understanding and ability to apply true principles to my life.
I do believe that the Book of Mormon is the most true book on earth, and by the principles in it we can come closer to God then by any other. But for some reason, perhaps because of my upbringing, I have needed other materials and sub-culture groups to support me and be able to really understand the principles in that precious book. This is simply the journey I have taken, and explains why I have such an affinity with self-development literature and culture, as well as natural family living and attachment parenting. The reason why these spoke so strongly to me and I love them so much is finally becoming clearer to me now. Christ truly is the source of all truth, and I could recognize the truths, the eternal truths that these modes of thought have integrated into the fabric of their being. The key is to take these truths from each area that they may be found, and be sure that they are founded in Christ and his gospel. If this is not done, there are subtle traps that hinder further progression. One of the ones that I fell into was holding onto the idea that taught me a principle, rather then on the principle that I learned, and believing that idea to be the best way for me and all other people as well.
It truly has been humbling, to watch as my Maker's Hands chisel away the pieces of my being that stand in the way of the masterpiece that He means to create. To realize that this bit here that I have valued, even treasured, is hindering the completion. But seeing what is revealed underneath is an even greater treasure then the one that I had been clinging on to so dearly. And the freedom and joy that accompany it is indescribable. The best way I can do so is receiving Light. The Light that all men must receive or live in misery. The Light that has created all things. The Light and the Truth, even Jesus Christ. I cannot deny, I know He is my Saviour. I know that He lives. I know that every source of love, light, truth, joy and goodness in my life has been put there by Him. What a beautiful thing, to know this. To have Him teach me daily in my Walks with Him. He truly is the Source of Light and Truth. What a glorious thing to proclaim!
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