I have a very good friend, one who has been a sacred and true friend for many years. This friend has taught me many important truths over the years, and has given me many precious insights. This friend has shared stories that have become an integral part of my life.
I treasure the moments that I have spent with this wonderful friend. I treasure the spirit and the wisdom that this friend has blessed me with.
This friend celebrates a milestone birthday this year; so significant that the celebration began last week.My friend is now 400 years old. If you haven't guessed by now, my friend is the King James Bible. I hope that is a friendship I share with many people.
To mark this great birthday, I will read the Bible in its entirety this year. It is a long, rewarding journey that I have undertaken many times.
I love the scriptures. I love each of our Standard Works that we as Latter-day Saints recognize as sacred scripture: the Bible, both Old and New Testaments; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Christ; the Doctrine and Covenants; and The Pearl of Great Price. Nothing compares to them. Nothing I have read has influenced me more.
Of course, nothing compares with the spirit and the power of the Book of Mormon. It truly is the cornerstone of our religion. It is the word of God.
But I love the Bible, too. It reinforces the Book of Mormon. It provides important background information that helps us to better understand the children of Lehi and their ways. It teaches us about our covenants and what happens when we fail to honor them. It tells us of our noble ancestry. It teaches that there have been prophets throughout history, some of whom have seen our day.
Above all, the Bible testifies of Jesus Christ: the Old Testament testifies that He would come; the New Testament testifies that He did come.
Both Testaments point to the Savior, and to Another Testament of Jesus Christ, The Book of Mormon.
It is with great gratitude that I mark this important birthday. How blessed we are to have the Bible, and the freedom to read and heed the truths that are found in its pages. I am thankful for those who sacrificed everything they had so that we could have the privilege of reading God's word. I hope that none of my readers ever takes this privilege for granted.
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Thank you for loving the scriptures so much. That is a quality that I find truly endearing.
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