scenarios

STUDENT CHOICE #1: Philippians 1–4. Find Solutions in the Scriptures to Life’s Challenges

1. People sometimes argue and complain over petty matters in church meetings or throughout the week. Philippians 2:1-8,14-15

We, as people, need to become likeminded, and try our hardest not to cause conflict with others. This will prevent arguments and complaints among us all. We can’t let anything be done with strife or think we are better than anyone. We must avoid becoming full with pride and remain humble in our daily tasks.  Most importantly, we cannot judge others for what they have or by how they act and we most definitely should not gossip or blame others.

2. Many youth feel that their testimony is sufficient for them. Since they have good parents, they rely on them for all of their spiritual strength. Philippians 2:12-15 and manual pg. 361-62.

We will all be judged according to our own thoughts and our own actions. This means that we need to work on our own salvation “with fear and trembling” and do all things that we know will be pleasing to our Heavenly Father. As individuals, we need to become lights that shine in the dark world. This world is becoming more and more wicked each day, so the time to act is now. It’s important for us to not procrastinate, and take action as soon as possible.

3. An investigator is considering joining the church, but his family will no longer associate with him if he does. Philippians 3:7-16;4:13.

When you have found the truth and know that the gospel is true and that Heavenly Father loves us all and that Jesus Christ is His Son, we need to forget those things that are behind us and that keep us from reaching forth unto the things which are before us, including eternal life. We are all given challenges on this earth, and although family no longer associating with us may be a very hard thing, its important for us to follow our hearts and what we know is true.

4. How is this writing assignment an example of the principle taught in 2 Nephi 32:3?

By reading the assigned scriptures and finding what we need to do in order to overcome some obstacles that we may face such as the ones mentioned above, we are able to find answers or solutions to those problems.  Just as 2 Nephi 32:3 states, “the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do.” Studying the scriptures allows us to build upon our knowledge of the true church, and also helps build up our testimony as well.

How did you and what did you do to complete the assignment?  I read the assigned reading, and also went to lds.org for reference as well.

Why did you decide to do the assignment you did? I thought it looked like a good opportunity to think about these different scenarios and what I would do in each one.

What do you think is the best thing about your assignment, and how do you think it could be improved?  I think my assignment was pretty informative and well detailed. I could have included more scripture references to make it even stronger.