Choice 1: Philippians 1–4. Find Solutions in the Scriptures to Life’s Challenges
For each of the following common challenges, write the counsel from Philippians that you would use to resolve it:
- People sometimes argue and complain over petty matters in church meetings or throughout the week (see Philippians 2:1–8, 14–15).
- Be grateful for being a member of this gospel and remember to give thanks to God every prayer you give. Have the love for all mankind that Heavenly Father has for you.
- Many youth feel that their parents’ testimony is sufficient for them. Since they have good parents, they rely on them for all their spiritual strength (see Philippians 2:12–15 and institute student manual commentary for Philippians 2:12, “Work out Your Own Salvation with Fear and Trembling” [pp. 361–62]).
- You must gain your own testimony so when you have times of trial that your parents can not make the right choice for you, you will know what the right choice is and be able to choose the right.
- An investigator is considering joining the Church, but his family will no longer associate with him if he does (see Philippians 3:7–16; 4:13).
- Even though it is a difficult decision, finding Christ and following the commandments will make up for the loss of your family in this life. Everything will work out and as you pray for their hearts to be softened Heavenly Father will help your family understand.
- How is this writing assignment an example of the principle taught in 2 Nephi 32:3?
- This compares to the scripture because if we go to the scriptures with a problem or trail scriptures will help you make the right decision and help you make the right decision.
