Examples// Forgiveness

Impact of an Example

1. What is required of the servants of The Lord according to 1Cor 4:2?
1. As servants of The Lord we are required to be faithful. The Lord will trust us with different callings and stewardships throughout our lives but in order to magnify these callings we must first be faithful unto Him. He will continue to trust us with spiritual experiences as we prove our faithfulness in roles in which we assigns us.
2. What group is specifically selected to be examples according to 1 Cor 4:9-17?
1. The Lord has called prophets and apostles to lead and guide the church with good examples. Like us, the Brethren are given a stewardship to lead and to teach. As they live worthy and faithful lives independently, then The Lord will uphold them and protect them in order for these men to uphold their calling. 
3. How does being a good example apply to more than this group?
1. Although the Brethren are called upon to have a large stewardship, all those who are children of God have a stewardship and responsibility to help other come unto Him. Therefore, all men, women, and children have a divine role in bring to pass His work by being good, wholesome examples to those around them— in their stewardship.
4. Why is it not enough just to know and not to act according to Alma 39:11-12?
1. As Alma teaches, The Lord commands us to “do good.” It is our responsibility as His servants to find those seeking His truth. If we but keep out mouthes closed and refrain from sharing and uplifting, the evil things of the world will find their way to those seeking. Satan is a master at his art of turning people away form truth. If we do not fill the world with good, it will inherently be filled with evil. We must do our part!
5. What additional power comes to those who live what they know according to 3 Nephi 8:1?
1. With the power bestowed on us by Jesus Christ, if we are worthy, are are able to preform miracles in His name. As we do these things and align our will with Him, we will be cleansed of our sins and past transgressions. God promises us that as we preform “miracle[s] in the name of Jesus [we can be] cleansed every whit from [our] iniquity."

Forgiveness

1. What were the people of Corinth commanded to do “if any have caused grief?”
1. According to 1 Cor 2:1-11— In these verse we are reassured that God is with us in our lowest of lows. God understands out weaknesses and fears. He councils us that if we feel low or fearful, we can call on the Sprit of God for comfort. It is through this Spirit that we will be able to better understand our hard times and find refuge in Him.
2. According to Matthew 6:14-15— We are commanded to forgive. As others feel feelings of grief and pain for wrong that has come upon them, we are commanded to console them and be a rock for them as we forgive and accept them as a child or God. We are all in a learning state and cannot let others stay unchanged. A factor involved in change is allotted by others. As we open our minds and hearts, allowing for others to change and improve in our minds, we are giving them an opportunity to grow and to become examples to us.
3. According to Doctrine and Covenants 64:9-10— Again we are reminded to forgive. The Lord first sets the example of forgiveness as He allows us partake of those blessings. The next step is for us to extend that mercy and forgiveness to others around us. If those around us don’t allow us to change, then we will become disheartened and demotivated. Instead we should provide an environment for growth and rebirth, just as the Savior does for us.