Book of Mormon: 3 Nephi Chapter 14

     Before I talk about this chapter I just wanted to share what my little 3 year old daughter prayed tonight in our Family Home Evening prayer.  She said, "thank you for giving us Reuben."  Reuben is the new little addition to our family and we love him so much.  I just thought it was so sweet how she said that in the prayer. She is just so sweet and we love her.

It's hard to get her to wear anything but a dress.

In this chapter (3 Nephi 14) I couldn't help but feel the spirit as I thought of the Prophet: Thomas S. Monson.  In verses 15-23 it warns against false Prophets and how to tell between a true Prophet and a False one.  In these scriptures the Savior says:

 15 Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

 16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

 17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

 18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

 19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

 20 Wherefore, by their fruits ye shall know them.

 21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven.

 22 Many will say to me in that day: Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name, and in thy name have cast out devils, and in thy name done many wonderful works?

 23 And then will I profess unto them: I never knew you; departfrom me, ye that work iniquity.

     I know Thomas S. Monson is a true Prophet in this dispensation for Jesus Christ.  The spirit testified that to me as I read this chapter, when I hear his words I am filled with the spirit also, and as I study his life/works he has lived his life very close to the Savior.  I invite you to listen to his words and study his works as well.

Love,

     Becky joy