Finding Solutions in the Scriptures to Life's Challenges

Choice 1: Philippians 1–4

For each of the following common challenges, write the counsel from Philippians that you would use to resolve it:

·         People sometimes argue and complain over petty matters in church meetings or throughout the week (see Philippians 2:1–8, 14–15).

The talk “Merciful Obtain Mercy” from general conference in April of 2012 it mentions that as brothers and sisters in Christ, there is no point in getting heated up over small things. We are all not perfect, so we could all strive to try to humble ourselves.

·         Many youth feel that their parents’ testimony is sufficient for them. Since they have good parents, they rely on them for all their spiritual strength (see Philippians 2:12–15 and institute student manual commentary for Philippians 2:12, “Work out Your Own Salvation with Fear and Trembling” [pp. 361–62]).

Growing up I lived off of my parent’s testimony for many years. Because they knew the church was true, I knew the church was true. I only believed in things because my parents seemed to believe in them until I started asking myself if the church was true and how I knew it was true when there really was no proof to that. Yes, I started gaining my own testimony when I finally took up the challenge to. It was hard to finally decide that you wanted to find out things for yourself, but it was definitely worth all the time in the world.

·         An investigator is considering joining the Church, but his family will no longer associate with him if he does (see Philippians 3:7–16; 4:13).

It is hard for someone to join the church when their family says that they will no longer associate with them. I think that at times like this the investigator just has to rely on the Lord. Christ always tell us to follow him and trust in him. Along with that I think that members of the church plays a huge role in making this person feel accepted too.

·         How is this writing assignment an example of the principle taught in 2 Nephi 32:3?

In 2 Nephi 32:3 it says, “Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore they speak the words of Christ. Wherefore, I said unto you, feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do” All of the answers we have can be found in the scriptures and can be found through the words of prophets.