Thursday, December 5, 2024

Moroni 4–5

 


How have you been blessed by partaking of the sacrament regularly?

"How elders and priests administer the sacramental bread is explained. About A.D. 401–21.

The manner of their elders and priests administering the flesh and blood of Christ unto the church; and they administered it according to the commandments of Christ; wherefore we know the manner to be true; and the elder or priest did minister it—

And they did kneel down with the church, and pray to the Father in the name of Christ, saying:

O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this bread to the souls of all those who partake of it; that they may eat in remembrance of the body of thy Son, and witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they are willing to take upon them the name of thy Son, and always remember him, and keep his commandments which he hath given them, that they may always have his Spirit to be with them. Amen." (Moroni 4) 


"The mode of administering the sacramental wine is set forth. About A.D. 401–21.

The manner of administering the wine—Behold, they took the cup, and said:

O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee, in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this wine to the souls of all those who drink of it, that they may do it in remembrance of the blood of thy Son, which was shed for them; that they may witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they do always remember him, that they may have his Spirit to be with them. Amen." (Moroni 5)


And here's the commentary entitled: "Taking the sacrament helps me draw closer to Jesus Christ." : 


"You have probably heard the sacrament prayers many times, but how often do you think carefully about what the words mean? Maybe you could try writing down the two sacrament prayers from memory. Then compare what you wrote with Moroni 4:3 and 5:2. Did you notice anything about these prayers that you hadn’t noticed before?

Consider including a sacrament hymn in your study, such as “In Memory of the Crucified” (Hymns, no. 190)."


It's been a great blessing for me to always have the Spirit to be with me. The Holy Ghost indeed tells me exactly what to do in given situations. And as I listen and heed its promptings, my own weaknesses get covered with power. So there's really nothing to worry about because everything will be all right no matter what. Everything is happening for my own good indeed as I draw closer to Jesus Christ.  Taking the sacrament truly helps me draw closer to Him as it gives me the opportunity to renew the covenants I have made Him weekly.

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