We discussed blood sacrifices:
- animal sacrifices were performed at the temple in similitude of the coming sacrifice of the Savior
- these sacrifices ended with the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ
- the sacrament reminds us of Christ's sacrifice
Being members of the church in our time requires different kinds of sacrifice. It's not always easy being different.
- clothing
- language
- entertainment
- time - time to come to church and YW activities
We read D&C 97:8: Verily I say unto you, all among them who know their hearts are ahonest, and are broken, and their spirits contrite, and are bwilling to observe their covenants by csacrifice—yea, every sacrifice which I, the Lord, shall command—they are daccepted of me.
This is one of my favorite comments: Having an honest heart does not mean that you don't make mistakes - you still do - but that you recognize them and fix them. (paraphrasing Brianna)
contrite = meek, humble, teachable
What do you sacrifice to be a member of the Church? Is it difficult? What do you do to be teachable?
