Dust in the Wind...(1/27)

Death.

The very word sends an array of emotions to any audience. Some people it sends shivers, others a sense of morning and remorse [others get a kick out of it until they find themselves at its door].

To me personally, it is a natural phase of life.

Referring to last week's post, our Savior [Jesus Christ] had gone through the same phases we did. He lived, he suffered life's adversities and temptations and died [of coarse he was perfect, but he understands perfectly what we've been through].

When you read His prophecy of his resurrection to his apostles [and of course happened], His body laid in the tomb for three days.

But where did his spirit go?

Happy Resting or Second Second Chances

If God requires so much of us [ex: reading the bible, taking covenants, following the commandments] then what happens to the poor man, women or child in history/obscure place that has never had a chance to even hear of God's word?

Most religions understand the God of justice an/or mercy, so where does this happen?

Going back to Christ, when he died he had fulfilled paying for EVERYONE'S sins [past, present and future] and had headed into a state of rest called Paradise.

Paradise is found in a place where people are in a state of happiness or misery BEFORE the resurrection and Judgment takes place,

However, even here justice and mercy take place.

Christ atonement allow those who had suffered because of their own sins and those who didn't know about the Gospel to enjoy the same blessings as we can have on earth. Like in life, they have the choice to accept that message or not.

Quick Word of Caution to Justification...

Great plan so far; we get second chances, people who never had a chance gets a chance, mercy takes effect.

However, so does Justice.

That said, no one shouldn't say to themselves, “Well, if I get a second chance in the afterlife, then I can sin all I want here to be happy and repent later.”

Here's three major points why this is a BAD IDEA:

Point # 1: Sin never was happiness. Living a life of Gospel principles lead to liberty from pain, guilt and shame. Changing NOW would mean less pain in this life and the world to come.

Point # 2: Living a good life will lead to better relationships, and as such trials to come will not be a result of evil but to strengthen your wisdom in this plan. These kinds of blessings will be withheld for willing transgression.

Point # 3: they will be held accountable for what they could have done.

So remember: DON'T FAIL BECAUSE YOU KNOW BETTER.

Next week, The plan concludes with Resurrection, Judgment and our final comfort zones in Heaven.