I chose activity number three because it was about Emma Smith and I've always been interested in the life that she lived because I know it wasn't easy.
- What are ten attributes of “an elect lady” that you observe in your reading of section 25? Reference and explain them in your own words.
1. Comforter. Verse 5. An elect lady will comfort others in times of need.
2. Seeker. Verse 10. An elect lady will seek for things better than the things of the world.
3. Rejoicer. Verse 12. An elect lady will rejoice in keeping covenants she has made with the lord.
4. Meek. Verse 14. An elect lady is meek and humble.
5. Not prideful. Verse 14. An elect lade refrains from finding things to be prideful about.
6. Delighted in her husband. Verse 14. An elect lady supports and stays happy with her husband and the decisions he makes.
7. Keeps His commandments. Verse 15. An elect lady will keep the commandments of God so she may return to live with Him.
8. Doesn't murmur. Verse 4. An elect lady will not murmur when she doesn't receive the things that she desires of the Lord.
9. Virtuous. Verse 2. An elect lady is virtuous and true to the Lord.
10. Faithful. Verse 2. An elect lady is faithful before the Lord, and will receive an inheritance in Zion.
- What do you know about Emma’s life that matches well with the admonitions given to her in this revelation?
I've heard that Emma does eventually leave the church. I don't know many details but I know that she was unhappy with the way things were running after Joseph died. I feel that she was not being faithful to the Lord and she was trying to forge her own way. I think that she let doubts and fears get to her after Joseph left the earth.
- What in this list would be difficult for women of the world to understand, accept, or even appreciate?
I think that it would be hard for women of the world to understand being meek. Women today are very prideful and only getting moreso as time passes. I think that they are trying too hard to take over the roles of the men. I am old fashioned when it comes to roles in the home. I am not a feminist and many women today are. They put way too much time and effort into making themselves something instead of supporting their families and husbands.
I also know that today for the women of the world it's hard to accept being virtuous. I think of this from a moral point of view more than anything else. Women today don't care about keeping their bodies sacred. The amount of immodesty today blows me away. Many have no reservations about having intimate relationships before they're married or even after they're married. Virtue is a very important subject to me and I feel it is so overlooked these days.
- In what ways are women of the church different from women of the world?
I think that many women in the church actually do have these qualities that Emma had. They are faithful, virtuous, meek, supportive, etc. They follow the commandments they are given without hesitation. Those who struggle with the commandments still try and that is what I think is most important. I feel like if women are trying to do the best they can and continually improving themselves, they will eventually get there. I know that there really isn't anything you can do except try because nobody is perfect. Women un the church understand the importance of trying to attain these attributes.
- Read Elder Neal A. Maxwell and Sister Julie Beck’s message on the women of God and share your impressions and a meaningful quote from each talk (see attachments).
I absolutely loved Neal A. Maxwell's message. I felt the spirit just reading it. It made me feel important and loved as a woman in the church. I feel like some men don't understand and appreciate the women of the church and this was a wonderful talk to those men.
I liked the quote, "So often our sisters comfort others when their own needs are greater than those being comforted." I liked this because it made me think of my mother and many other mothers I know. They are so selfless and care so much more about others. I don't tell them I appreciate them enough and I should more. Many women put aside their own wants, desires, and concerns to help those around them. It amazes me.
I couldn't find the talk that Sister Beck gave, so I looked up some quotes and chose one that stood out to me. She said, "Everything we do in Relief Society matters because Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, visited Joseph Smith and, through him, the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ was restored to the earth. Relief Society was part of that restoration." This meant a lot to me because it's easy for me to overlook the things that we do in Relief Society. I feel like I can't make a difference by doing one thing, or simple things. This quote helped me look back and reflect on things that sisters in the church do. I like having the knowledge that I am important to the restoration of the gospel. I feel like I can do more now. Her quotes were all wonderful.
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