Solutions in the Scriptures to Life’s Challenges

Unit One:

Choice 1: Philippians 1–4. Find Solutions in the Scriptures to Life’s Challenges

For each of the following common challenges, write the counsel from Philippians that you would use to resolve it:

·      People sometimes argue and complain over petty matters in church meetings or throughout the week (see Philippians 2:1–8, 14–15).

            Do not let these things get in the way of the things that actually matter most of all. This can be seen in the last two verses we see that we need to do them and not murmur. We also need to find ways to come together and give the benefit of the doubt to those that we might have complaints against. One of the most important things to remember is that we are not Christ or God and do not have the right to judge. We need to turn to one another and be willing to serve each other. We need to find ways to humble ourselves and become more obedient, trusting in the lord without mumbling. This will bring us together and allow for us to get all things done that we need to become more like Christ and be the church that he would want us to have.

·      Many youth feel that their parents’ testimony is sufficient for them. Since they have good parents, they rely on them for all their spiritual strength (see Philippians 2:12–15 and institute student manual commentary for Philippians 2:12, “Work out Your Own Salvation with Fear and Trembling” [pp. 361–62]).

            One of the things that is talked about in the reading and in the chapter is that we all need to work out our own salvation and do all things that the Lord has asked us to. I know that this means that there are things that we will need to do in-order to get done but it is also great because it puts the efforts on the person held accountable. We will not be able to simply blame our parents for the things that happen in our lives but will be held accountable. We need to build our own testimony of the Savior and all that he has done for us. I know that this is the only way that we will be able to get through this life and enjoy exhalation. We cannot rely on the testimony of those that have helped us in the church, missionary or parent or leader of any kind. It is up to us and will be what we have faith in that will be the deciding factor.

·      An investigator is considering joining the Church, but his family will no longer associate with him if he does (see Philippians 3:7–16; 4:13).

            Some of the things that are talked about in these chapters are things that mention that we should focus on the things that we gain from the Lord as Paul did. There are things that are lost but the Lord promises to let us be a light to those who do not have it and will also help us show that there can be strength found in him. One of my favorite things was the verse in chapter 4 that says that through Christ I can do all things. This is so true and I would encourage the person that the Lord would help them through all these things.  

·      How is this writing assignment an example of the principle taught in 2 Nephi 32:3?

            This assignment helps us see that the Lord really will give us all things that we might need to do. In other words we can find the answers in the scriptures. Here are a few different scriptures that give us the answers to situations that we or others we might know might go through and then they give us the answers that will help the person through these times. I know that the scriptures are filled with this sort of knowledge but we need to continue to speak the words of truth through them.

To find other scriptures or questions to other answers feel free to visit lds.org or mormon.org.