"O all ye that are spared because were more righteous than they, will ye not now return unto me, and repent of your sins, and be converted, that I may heal you?" (3 Nephi 9:13)
This verse comes as a real eye opener to me. Imagine one day, seeing all the wickedness and unrighteousness being wiped from the earth, and you are left standing. You are probably feeling pretty good about yourself. But, than Christ comes to you, and says, "Will you not repent and be converted?" What? You are saying being spared wasn't good enough? I'm still wicked? Just slightly less wicked than everyone else??
But, something we don't have to imagine is being a disciple of Christ today. We don't swear. We dress modestly. We keep the word of wisdom and the honor code. Clearly, I am more worthy for heaven! Just the fact that I got into BYU means I'm more worthy than any other college student out there!
No. That is not enough.
Christ is not waiting for us to be "better than the next guy". He won't come to earth and pick the top 10% of nice people to make it into heaven. Our mortal life is not about learning to be just good enough to be spared. We are here to learn to be like Heavenly Father, and God does not run on an honor code check list to govern His creations. We as latter day saints need to be active in our faith, going the extra miles, continually renewing our covenants and acting as Christ's hands here on earth. Part of this progression is learning that we can't become more than "good enough" without the help of our Savior.
"Behold, mine arm of mercy is extended towards you, and whosoever will come, him will I receive;" (3 Nephi 9:13)
We may only be "good enough" but we all have the chance to come unto Christ, and receive the fullness of His mercy. Nothing is stopping us, but our own sin. I hope that I can remember these verses when ever I feel myself settling for "good enough", and I hope we can all answer Christ's invitation to repent, and come unto Him.
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