And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him.
No matter what mistakes I've made, I can still follow Him, and become the sort of man worth following myself.
"In vain do they talk of happiness who never subdued an impulse in obedience to a principle."
And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,
When I am troubled I can cry out to Him, and He will help me.
Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.
I should live and do things such that witnesses will want to testify of them.
"...learn what the Lord wants and then by the power and strength of your holy priesthood to so magnify your calling in the presence of your fellows that the people will be glad to follow you."
I should be the sort of leader that people gladly follow.
They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.
I should turn down anything that might interfere with doing His work.
Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
I should be in the places He would be.
Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:
If I want something, I have to work hard for it. Everything good requires effort from me.
Behold, I have told you before.
The promptings I have more than once are important.
And also, the voice of the Son came unto me, saying: He that is baptized in my name, to him will the Father give the Holy Ghost, like unto me; wherefore, follow me, and do the things which ye have seen me do.
It's important to know about the Savior so that I can know what He would do in any situation I am struggling with.
"...sincere, repeated prayer, study, and meditation bring a fuller understanding..."
I should seek time for prayerful solitude.
Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon.
I should be aware of the full consequences of my decisions, not just the immediate ones.
"Difficulties are just God's errands. If we are sent upon them, it is an evidence of His confidence. Therefore, let us be glad, be happy, for it is a way of being wise. God loves you and He is ever willing to help you at all times. Just call on Him through fervent prayers. I know God never fails; He is there, He is listening, and He cares very deeply about you."
Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.
I should not argue against the more important rule by citing the less important one.
And the Lord said unto the brother of Jared: What will ye that I should do that ye may have light in your vessels? For behold, ye cannot have windows, for they will be dashed in pieces; neither shall ye take fire with you, for ye shall not go by the light of fire.
He can't give me what I want unless I can tell Him what it is.
"...whatever comes, the Lord can whisper peace."
I can feel peace at any time unless I choose to push it away.
And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.
I will always have His authority to act when I choose to do good things.
Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death,
I should ask Him what my Jerusalem is, and go there.
Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?
I should not look upon others with envy, jealousy, or anger. Those feelings are a reminder of what I truly want. I should seek that.
And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
I should do the good things I am prompted to do.
