Diamonds and Rubies or The Book of Mormon: What would you choose?




By the title of this talk we instantly are set up to ponder on what has come from the result of this book being in our lives.  We are asked to compare the benefit of diamonds and rubies with The Book of Mormon.  Which has more value in our life and which would be more meaningful?

He asks us three questions:

What would your life be like without The Book of Mormon?

What would you not know?

What would you not have?

By leading us to reflect on what has come into our lives as consequence of have this book we begin to experience pathos, logos and ethos by all of the thoughts that come to play.  Elder Russel M. Nelson shares experiences throughout this talk that witness to us the power of the book.  From his stories we find that many find value in The Book of Mormon and that it brings about change and knowledge of Christ to those who seek it.

He ends his talk by sharing his personal testimony of the book which is use of his authority and experience with the book.  He says, "when I think of The Book of Mormon I think of the word power."  He ends with many apostolic promises of powers we will receive if we study The Book of Mormon daily.  This convinces us with great conviction that this book is indeed one which is more valuable than any diamond.

I know in my life that I have more value in my individual life because of the teaching of The Book of Mormon.  I have more patience, more understanding, more love and more power because of the words on the pages of this book.  This book is the greatest blessing in my life and although my testimony doesn't pack as much punch as Elder Nelson's, I will gladly share that truth with anyone who would listen.  I am grateful for Elder Nelson's testimony and the powerful and convincing message which he is able to share the truthfulness of this gospel and of this book.  


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