Solutions to Life's Challenges

Student Choice Assignment
Unit One Choice One

Philippians 1-4

When people argue and complain over petty matter in church meetings or throughout the week, Philippians 2: 31-8, 14, & 15 counsels us to have fellowship in the spirit so we may be of one accord and one mind. Nothing should be done in strife. Instead, we should do all things with lowliness of heart and humility. We should always give each other the benefit of the doubt. We should esteem each other better than we esteem ourselves. We should never murmur, and we should be a light for others to see Christ through us.

When youth feel that the testimonies of their parents is enough to get them through life's challenges, Philippians 2: 12-15 counsels us to work out our own salvation. We should do so with fear and trembling, meaning, meaning we understand the seriousness of keeping the commandments and gaining a testimony. With our own testimonies, we will have the strength to stand against a crooked and perverse nation. We can be a light. The institute manual gives further insight, as it explains that each member of the church has the responsibility to strengthen our personal beliefs through action. This is done by strengthening our testimonies in acts of service and in bearing our testimonies to others.

If there are hesitant investigators to the church who are afraid to join the church because of the consequences from their family (family may disown, discontinue any association, etc.), Philippians 3:7-16 and Philippians 4: 13 counsel us to put things behind us and forget them and reach for hope in the future. It also promises us strength in doing the Lord's will. The Lord will not forsake us, and we can do all things through Him because He strengthens us.

This writing assignment is an example of the principle taught in 2 Nephi 32: 3 because this scripture teaches us that if we seek the Lord and His counsel, he will tell us all things that we should do whether those answers are through scripture study, prayer, or other forms of personal revelation.

This last part of the assignment reminded me of this video. The youth of the church have such strong testimonies. They are such a wonderful example for everyone in the church. Our youth program is amazing.