The Group We Should Strive to Join

1 Nephi 8:30 - "But, to be short in writing, behold, he saw other multitudes pressing forward; and they came and caught hold of the end of the rod of iron; and they did press their way forward, continually holding fast to the rod of iron, until they came forth and fell down and partook of the fruit of the tree."Elder David A. Bednar - "In verse 30 we read about a third group of people who pressed forward 'continually holding fast to the rod of iron, until they came forth and fell down and partook of the fruit of the tree.' The key phrase in this verse is continually holding fast to the rod of iron. The third group also pressed forward with faith and conviction; however, there is no indication that they wandered off, fell into forbidden paths, or were lost. Perhaps this third group of people consistently read and studied and searched the scriptures. Perhaps it was diligence and devotion to a seemingly 'small and simple [thing]' (Alma 37:6) that saved the third group from perishing. Perhaps it was 'the knowledge of the Lord' and 'the knowledge of the truth' (Alma 23:5, 6) obtained through faithful study of the scriptures that yielded the spiritual gift of humility--such that this group of people 'fell down and partook of the fruit of the tree' (1 Nephi 8:30). Perhaps it was the spiritual nourishment and strength provided by continually 'feasting upon the word of Christ' (2 Nephi 31:20) that enabled this group to heed not the scorning and mocking of the people in the great and spacious building (see 1 Nephi 8:33). This is the group you and I should strive to join."Elder David A. Bednar - “Pressing forward along the straight and narrow path is a journey every individual must make for himself or herself. Indeed, it is a one-by-one journey. We may travel with our families, friends, and other people who will support and encourage us. Ultimately, however, every person receives, remembers, and honors sacred ordinances and covenants and strives to become a devoted disciple. This personal spiritual responsibility cannot be delegated or shared.”Seek this Jesus - A Book of Mormon Daily Podcast invites you to discover the joy and guidance that comes from studying the Book of Mormon everyday. This podcast would hope to just be a supplement to your studies. For a free copy of the Book of Mormon, click here.  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/requests/free-book-of-mormonFor more information on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, click here. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/