Week 60- Entropy, Inevitably of Order, and the One Path that Endures

Scriptures:

John 8:12, 11:25-26, 14:6

Mosiah 3: 12,19, 4:30, Ch 5

D&C 88:119, 132:8

General Conference Address:  

“Overcome the World and Find Rest” (Pres Nelson CR 10/2022)

Thought:

In physics, we learn that the current trajectory of things points to the fact that the destiny of Earth and everything on it is a state of entropy, or of a gradual decline into disorder. That disorder looks a lot like gray, cold, nothingness. What happens to a hot pan of water once removed from the heat? What happens to even the most vibrant painting over time? When objects are left idle, disorganized, and unchanged, they increase their entropy. It is inevitable unless one introduces order, heat, or energy into a system. That is what faith does. That’s why it requires action. That’s why we're not just objects to be acted upon. 

Misc:

“..here is the grand truth: while the world insists that power, possessions, popularity, and pleasures of the flesh bring happiness, they do not! They cannot! What they do produce is nothing but a hollow substitute for “the blessed and happy state of those [who] keep the commandments of God.”

The truth is that it is much more exhausting to seek happiness where you can never find it! However, when you yoke yourself to Jesus Christ and do the spiritual work required to overcome the world, He, and He alone, does have the power to lift you above the pull of this world.” (“Overcome the World and Find Rest” Pres Nelson CR 10/2022)

Invitation: 

“I extend to members of the entire Church the same charge I gave to our young adults last May. I urged them then—and I plead with you now—to take charge of your own testimony of Jesus Christ and His gospel. Work for it. Nurture it so that it will grow. Feed it truth. Don’t pollute it with false philosophies of unbelieving men and women. As you make the continual strengthening of your testimony of Jesus Christ your highest priority, watch for miracles to happen in your life.”  (“Overcome the World and Find Rest” Pres Nelson CR 10/2022)