One Generation Away from Extinction
Between today's Sunday School Lesson and this month's Relief Society lesson, I'm starting to put something together-an overview that I hadn't been able to define before now. Point one: We have been told by Latter-day Prophets that the Book of Mormon is written specifically for our time. It spans a long length of time where many generations pass away. One generation holding firm and fast to the gospel principles and another who has chosen to no longer believe. Point two: In the Relief Society lesson this month Pres. Julie Beck says: "Without nurturing, our rising generation could be in danger of becoming like the one described in Mosiah 26. Many youth didn't believe the traditions of their fathers and became a separate people as to their faith, remaining so ever after. Our rising generation could likewise be led away if they don't understand their part in Heavenly Father's plan." Point three: Hosea speaks of the same issue in his day: "For she ...