Book of Mormon Reading: Alma 26-27

Today I got caught up in the word zeal.

The Lamanites turned Anti-Nephi-Lehies, now called the people of Ammon:

were among the people of Nephi, and also numbered among the people who were of the church of God. And they were also distinguished for their zeal towards God, and also towards men; for they were perfectly honest and upright in all things; and they were firm in the faith of Christ, even unto the end.

I have understood the word zeal to be more negative than positive, which, it can be if one has a zeal towards negative things. But today, I have pondered ways in which I can live my life so that I can be distinguished for my zeal towards God and also towards those around me.

Book of Mormon Reading: Mosiah 29-Alma 4

Things that have always been:

1. God will work His power among the children of men.

2. Those who belong to the Church of God and take upon them the name of Christ are persecuted by those who don't.

3. Those who belong to the Church of God and have taken upon them the name of Christ, then have hardened their hearts against the Church withdraw themselves from the membership of the Church.

4. Those who withdraw themselves from the Church become a great trial to those who remain steadfast and immovable in God's Church.

5. The word of God will always be fulfilled.