Nephi put his trust in the Lord, always. But what does that mean to trust the lord? It means I believe him when he tells me something, that I accept his promises and act accordingly.
So what are the Lord's promises that I can trust in?
I was just thinking about this the other day. I trust God completely when it comes to tithing. When we pay our tithing the Lord provides for us. I have tested that promise over and over again and I believe it--no, scratch that--I know the Law of tithing is a true law and I know that the promises associated with the law of tithing always play out. I know this. Its not a matter of faith anymore. I've seen it over and over and over again. I know it as clearly as I know the sun will rise in the morning.
Alright, that may be an overstatement. I don't go to bed in the morning feeling hopeful, yet a little nervous about the prospect of the sun rising, but I do feel hopeful and a little nervous when I write a tithing check. But i have seen it over and over again--the windows of heaven opening up and receiving so many blessings that we cannot receive them.
So if God's promises are true with tithing, then they will be true with all his commandments.
Then what are the commandments associated with pornography addiction?
From True to the Faith
Chastity is sexual purity, a condition that is “pleasing unto God” ( Jacob 2:7). To be chaste, you must be morally clean in your thoughts, words, and actions. You must not have any sexual relations before you are legally married. When you are married, you must be completely faithful to your husband or wife.
From Matthew
“Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart” (Matthew 5:27–28)Fom the Doctrine and Covenants
“Thou shalt love thy wife with all thy heart, and shalt cleave unto her and none else. And he that looketh upon a woman to lust after her shall deny the faith, and shall not have the Spirit; and if he repents not he shall be cast out” (D&C 42:22–23)From 1 Corinthians
"Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?"(1 Corinthians 6:18-19)From Genesis
"Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh."
From Jacob
"For I, the Lord God, delight in the chastity of women. And whoredoms are an abomination before me; thus saith the Lord of Hosts."
So these are the commandments that make up the Law of Chastity. "No sexual relations except between husband and wife legally and lawfully wedded - be morally clean in thought, word, and action.
And the associated promises?
Let thy bowels also be full of charity towards all men, and to the household of faith, and let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God; and the doctrine of the priesthood shall distil upon thy soul as the dews from heaven. The Holy Ghost shall be thy constant companion, and thy scepter an unchanging scepter of righteousness and truth; and thy dominion shall be an everlasting dominion, and without compulsory means it shall flow unto thee forever and ever.
Promised Blessings:
- Confidence in your standing with God
- Receive blessings of doctrines of the priethood (priesthood power, fatherhood)
- Companionship of Holy Ghost
- Righteous Judgment
- eternal increase (everlasting dominions)
Do I trust the Lord enough to live up to them?
How do I trust the Lord? By not putting my own rationalization or curiosity over his commandments. By believing him when he warns me and when he promises me.
His Promises are true. I know it. I should act like it.
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