I have always been fascinated by oxymorons. Some of my favorite...
- Terribly good
- Business intelligence
- Limited guarantee
- Removable sticker
There are hundreds, perhaps thousands more. Some are funny. Some are confusing. But they nevertheless show up in many places in today's world.
Rhetorically speaking, it's funny what a very small change can accomplish.
Take for instance the words: Proactive and Reactive. By altering only 2-3 letters the word changes its entire meaning. Of course, you might say that's obvious. It happens with many words. But the lesson not only applies to etymology, it also applies to all of life.
Section 121 includes perhaps some of the choicest gems in all of scripture. Today I will share just two:
- Let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong
- And the doctrine of the priesthood shall distill upon thy soul as the dews from heaven
So our devotion to God and obedience to his commandments, which he has provided for our happiness, will result in confidence and blessings. And we are not just talking about a few but as the dews from heaven. How are the dews from heaven distilled? They cover everything; quietly, regularly, and completely. That's our promise, as well, when we follow the Savior.
One choice that will never be taken from us is the attitude we decide to embrace for today.
Wow. That's the last time I will ever doubt myself.
Never again. ha
...by small and simple thing are great things brought to pass Alma 37:6
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