Moro 7:6-10
From Feast upon the Word (http://feastupontheword.org). Copyright, Feast upon the Word.
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Exegesis
- The teaching of verses 6ff has similarity to that of 1 Corinthians 13:3. In 1 Corinthians, Paul writes that he could give everything he has to the poor, but if he doesn't have charity/love, doing so provides no benefit. Here, according to Mormon, the key is to have real intent. Without the right intent, praying or doing good provides no benefit. There is also similarity to the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 6:1-2: Those who give help to others for the right reasons have a reward from their Father in heaven, but those who do so for earthly glory are not similarly rewarded. Moreover, King Benjamin says in Mosiah 4:24-25 that those who would give to the needy if they had the means, are not condemned like those who have the means but do not give. All these teachings emphasize having the right intent, regardless of our doing, or not being able to do, good works. (See also 1 Sam 16:7.)
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