This week in class, we focused on the war chapters of Alma. (approximately chapters 40-63). In the past, when I've read over these, I move as fast as possible and try not to worry too much about all the people dying. This time however, Professor Griffin showed us a whole new way to look at it. Every trial we come upon in life is a war we need to fight. In class, Professor Griffin pointed out that we don't go looking for war. The advosary is the one seeking war, we just need to be prepared to fight when it approaches. We are at war right now. We started this war in heaven. Because Satan lost, he is constantly trying to drag us down. What we always need to remember is Heavenly Father is ALWAYS one step ahead of Satan. We just need to trust in him and have faith and he will lead us. We saw an example of this when the Lamanites were fighting against the Nephites. While the Lamanites had more men, the Nephites had armor to protect them. When the Lamanites realized this, they got their own armor, but by then the Nephites had built fortresses. No matter how hard Satan tries, he will always be one step behind. I found this article, written by a non-lds man very interesting. It went along with what I had to say in some ways and I hope you enjoy it as well.
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/52591
*Take note that it talks about our war in heaven still continuing today.
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