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I've been thinking on and off why the Lord would have a covenant people. I don't see the reason sometimes since anyone can become converted to the Gospel. | I've been thinking on and off why the Lord would have a covenant people. I don't see the reason sometimes since anyone can become converted to the Gospel. | ||
- | Following their events and God's relation to htem mirrors, over time, how God treats someone who has made those covenants. So the span of history for a people would be equal to one person's lifetime. | + | Following their events and God's relation to them mirrors, over time, how God treats someone who has made those covenants. So the span of history for a people would be equal to one person's lifetime. |
From that point-of-view, a lot of actions make sense. When we are stubborn, the Lord removes the priesthood, and gives us simple laws to follow; strict guidelines to keep us in place (the law of Moses). We are also consigned to wander in the wilderness for a while, with only the Holy Ghost to guide us. Also, the promised land is the celestial kingdom. If we are faithful and obedient, we will eat the good of the land. | From that point-of-view, a lot of actions make sense. When we are stubborn, the Lord removes the priesthood, and gives us simple laws to follow; strict guidelines to keep us in place (the law of Moses). We are also consigned to wander in the wilderness for a while, with only the Holy Ghost to guide us. Also, the promised land is the celestial kingdom. If we are faithful and obedient, we will eat the good of the land. |