Study Journal 7

Tuesday Mar. 31

• the article The Church and Computers: Using the Tools the Lord has provided was a nice breathe  of fresh air. Whenever computer use is brought up in a church setting 99% of the time pornography is mentioned. It was nice to hear more about their benefits and less about their harm. 
• The redesign of Mormon.org in recent years is a risky bid, because some members may post harmful information despite having good intentions. However, I believe this is minimal and I feel the use of peer to peer is effective.
• Computers, "If we don't use them to teach his gospel, Satan will use them to lead the people astray" (Elder Packer). This inspired me to maybe let my testimony be heard by starting a blog or simple post on various sites. We never know the good we could have. 

Thursday April 2

• The technology departments of the church literally have an eternal impact. With so many tools available, it helps people build a testimony and prepare for the blessings of God. 
• The firewalls that the church puts up reminds me of the walls Captain Moroni had built to combat the armies of the Lamanites from invading their cities (Alma 49). Much in the same way, the church is trying to preserve their lives and beliefs. 
• The fact that people are trying to hack into and sabotage the church is another testament to me that this is the Lords church and that the work will roll forward. 

Tuesday April 7

• The tools that the world has available today to learn, teach, and prepare for celestial glory is a testament to me that the Lord is hastening his work. 
• I found it quite humbling that the church has invested millions in the accumulation of family records. Love really is the motivating factor and is the most enduring of all other emotions. 
• Family history is essential. Not only is the work of the Lord done for the living, but it is done for the dead. This really shows the love of God because no one is going to be forgotten. 
• Perhaps one is left without excuse for not doing family history work. Despite the intimidating aspects of the unknown, the websites and resources at hand are the simplest and most efficient the world has ever had in doing genealogy.

Thursday April 9

• I'm kinda of a wuss so I don't try things that are going to break bones, but I never really thought that putting our bodies in situations that can harm them physically plays into keeping our bodies clean.
• I've always carried the view that the most important asset the Lord has entrusted in us to care for is our own bodies. Our Bodies are awesome and complex. It is irreplaceable and magnificent. 
• It is ironic that the devil seeks to destroy what he doesn't have, a body. 
• Our bodies are meant to be kept in firm health. It is the personal thing to care for most.