Heeding Them Not

Throughout my life, I have gained spiritual strength from the phrase "we heeded them not" (1 Nephi 8:33). In 1 Nephi some who are making their way to the tree of life don't heed the mocking voices. Fingers of scorn are pointed at them, but they don't falter. They don't listen. Likewise, we hear many loud, tempting voices today. Sometimes it can be a real struggle not to heed those voices, but Lehi shows that it is possible.

I have found that I can mute out worldly voices as I attend the temple, read my scriptures, go to church, and follow the prophet. As I do these simple things, I'm able to hear the voice of the Holy Ghost. That's the voice worth listening to. And as I heed the Spirit's voice, I gain more strength to withstand temptation.

When we follow Lehi's example and "heed … them not," we can stay on the strait and narrow path and continually partake of the love of God.

Melissa Heaton, Utah, USA