The world would have you believe that the values of faith, divine nature, individual worth, knowledge, choice and accountability, good works, integrity, and virtue are insignificant pebbles in a modern world. That is not true. "Now ye may suppose that this is foolishness in me; but behold I say unto you, that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass; and small means in many instances doth confound the wise."3
Sometimes as we move through our journey here below, we underestimate the value of the precious pebbles that God places in our paths. These pebbles may seem small and insignificant, but in reality they are treasures of eternal worth.
Remember the voice that says, "Fill your pockets"? We sometimes hear another voice saying, "Don't worry. They are only pebbles. They will slow you down. They will be heavy and cumbersome to carry. It's just not worth the hassle. Besides, if they are that important, your friends will have some extras."
Often, we are so focused on the journey that we don't see the destination. We halfheartedly follow the direction that is given us and wander in strange paths that promise excitement and thrills but that always end up hollow and cheap. Indeed Isaiah said, "Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!"4
If you are wise in your journey here on earth, one day the pebbles that you have gathered will be transformed. And on that glorious, light-filled day when you see Him again, the precious gems that you possess will give you rightful entry into His presence, and you will be home.
Sometimes as we move through our journey here below, we underestimate the value of the precious pebbles that God places in our paths. These pebbles may seem small and insignificant, but in reality they are treasures of eternal worth.
Personal Progress helps you develop values that prepare you and mold your character so that you can fulfill your divine potential.
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1.Administering the Church [2010], 3.
2.See Matthew 6:19–21.
3.Alma 37:6.
4.Isaiah 5:20; emphasis added.
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