tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478273273186623663.post3286343062961474952..comments2024-03-12T12:03:26.474-07:00Comments on Scriptorium Blogorium: Who's the greatest?Michaela Stephenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04163084369311708249noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478273273186623663.post-73898947812430494032012-04-09T09:10:07.012-07:002012-04-09T09:10:07.012-07:00chocotania, since Elder Uchtdorf's talk, I'...chocotania, since Elder Uchtdorf's talk, I've noticed myself judging people too and I've had to repent. That's why that verse really hit me hard.<br /><br />RGG, I'm glad you are getting a chance to experience primary. It is a nourishing place. There have been many times when I have been asked to substitute teach a primary lesson and found that the topic I was teaching was exactly what <i>I</i> most needed myself.<br /><br />Thanks for your thoughts about growing in faith.Michaela Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163084369311708249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478273273186623663.post-34521538368225787072012-04-09T06:15:32.647-07:002012-04-09T06:15:32.647-07:00Michaela
I have thought about this verse and other...Michaela<br />I have thought about this verse and other verse's referring to children in the gospel. I teach primary, which that, in and of itself,is a wonderful challenge to me. I like to say that I am "auditing" primary because of all that I have learned. My understanding of this scripture, is to not define the word <br />great" as the world defines it. But to remember the Savior's parable concerning the building of faith,like a mustard seed. Which at first glance is small, can be easily over looked, but once planted and nurtureted effectively, it has the chance to grow and be come the largest tree in the grove. So children, as little children, we are and they are too. Except we come unto Christ in the humilty and even lowliness of stature as a child,we can't "grow" up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. I have had the privelege to "teach" and be taught by children. They are so humble in what they know.Ramona Gordyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03897052109437761869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478273273186623663.post-64593469697251994812012-04-08T17:58:42.143-07:002012-04-08T17:58:42.143-07:00I agree. This is important to keep in mind.
I t...I agree. This is important to keep in mind. <br /><br />I think that it is easy to get caught up in our own local cultures and traditions that we start to assume that others may not be as committed to the gospel or otherwise.<br /><br />I caught myself judging someone today, and instantly Elder Uchtdorf's bumper-sticker quote sprang to mind, "Don't judge me just because my sin looks different than yours." I prayed a silent prayer of forgiveness. It is easy to jump to conclusions, judge, and wonder "who would be the greatest."<br /><br />So...yeah - I'll follow your example, and do a better job of remembering to love everyone as Christ did.<br /><br />Thanks for the post!chococataniahttp://thatgoodpart.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478273273186623663.post-64874320174474628352012-04-08T16:03:16.402-07:002012-04-08T16:03:16.402-07:00I love this. I have to remind myself that all of u...I love this. I have to remind myself that all of us are God's children, and as such we are just that - we are all children. <br /><br />None of us know any more than a little child when it comes to the gospel.<br /><br />When I can look at a person and see them as a child (as God sees them) I find that I am a lot more charitable toward them.<br /><br />Thanks for the post. It's a good thing to keep in mind.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01667724269493668949noreply@blogger.com