Lesson 14: Moses 6:48-68

Summary of Two Lessons 

As a parent I continue to see things from a certain perspective; noticing how much instruction is 

given to parents in the book of Moses. Adam and Eve were our first examples of a husband and wife rearing their children in gospel light. They were instructed to teach their children good from evil and to love God. Again and again, the book of Moses shows us how they did this and what exactly they were teaching. It also is a reminder that we are agents unto ourselves and no matter how much we teach our children, they still have the ability and inherit right to choice for themselves.

Cain for example was not born a bad person. He was born into a good family, taught right from wrong and to love his Father in Heaven. However, Cain made choices of his own will to follow Satan. He was consumed by the lies Satan told him and became convinced he had it all figured out. In spite of Cain’s carnal nature, Heavenly Father still reached out to Cain instructing him to repent. It was only when Cain reject God’s will that we was cursed.

Adam and Even continued to have children and raise them according to the commandment of the Lord. They taught their children the plan of salvation including the consequences of The Fall and the importance of being baptized.

Because of The Fall we leave God’s presence, come to the earth, receive physical bodies, experience sorrow, and suffer both physical and spiritual death.

Satan dwelled amongst men and taught them to love him. He persuades his followers to indulge in their carnal, sensual and devilish selves (see Moses 6:49). When we do these things, we are cut off from the presence of God (see D&C 20:20). Because the Holy Ghost cannot be our constant companion when we are acting in unclean ways, we are shut out from His company.

Our fallen condition effects our relationship with God (see Moses 6:50-52 and Mosiah 3:19). When we give into our carnal selves we are allowing ourselves to become an enemy to God. But when we head His voice and follow his commandments becoming as little children we can obtain companionship of the Holy Ghost and be brought back into the presence of the Lord.

If we believe, repent, and are baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, then we will receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Adam asked God why this we must be baptized, (see Moses 6:53) and God answers, (see Moses 6:54-57).

We must be born again in order to be sanctified from all sin and to inherit eternal life. This requires water, spirit, and blood, (See Moses 6:59-61). Justified means to be pardoned from punishment for sin and declared guiltless. To be sanctified means to be free from sin, pure, clean and holy through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

We can know when we are being purified through the Atonement of Jesus Christ when the Holy Ghost rest upon us as our constant companion.

I feel the effects of the Atonement everyday as I strive to repent and be a better person. The Holy Ghost is constantly guiding me to choose the right even when I make mistakes. I know these things because someone invited me to learn these truth for myself. Someone invited me to attend a church meeting and introduced me to the missionaries. I have a testimony of the gospel because someone challenged me to seek out these things for myself. I invite you to give someone the same opportunity. As you develop your own testimony and understanding – share it with others and invite them to “come and see.”