Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Treasure from Church this week


So lucky enough for me, Sunday school comment lady was picked to speak in sacrament.... Boy did she have a treat for us. Enjoy.
Two Soldiers were sent to war (she actually said 3 but as the third served no purpose and was never mentioned he will be ignored in the recitation of this story)-again I can't help but notice the vagueness of the premise of the story, which soldiers, which war? Before leaving to go into the battlefield, they received a promise (who is the promise giver?), that if they would keep the word of wisdom they would return uninjured or hurt in any way (did this promise extend to PTS).
The first soldier stayed strong and did not break the word of wisdom, he asked to put in the most dangerous area because he knew that he could go further than others (who were killed, perhaps for breaking the WOW). He was successful and returned home without injury. The second man however had a lapse and while he was on leave he did break the word of wisdom. As a result of this he was severely injured and still lives with a constant reminder of his disobedience.

Wow. With people being killed all over the world in areas of conflict is it not impeatve that we get this message out, obey the word of wisdom and be saved. Imagine the consolation the families of those killed in war would feel if they understood, he died because he didn't keep the word of wisdom. What an inspiring message of joy.

7 comments:

Crystal said...

oh man that is too funny.

Dean and Carly said...

thats funny your a good story teller, (of the truth) if it helps any with your decision, i would like a leather jacket.

Charlotte Rose said...

wack

The Cammocks said...

I can feel the sacasm dropping from your finger tips as you write this story.

tom and jonelle said...

man i never knew that...I am so going to keep the word of wisdom now.i dont want to be hurt, do you think god will kill me if i break a commandment?

tom and jonelle said...

man i never knew that...I am so going to keep the word of wisdom now.i dont want to be hurt, do you think god will kill me if i break a commandment?

Jessica said...

I love your church stories! Every week I have to try and tie in some lady's gallbladder stories into my lesson. Its like the mission all over again :)