iMormon – Faith in Christ
A discussion about Jesus Christ and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsArchive for Joseph Smith
An expression of faith.
Plato and Aristotle
One of my favorite works of art is Raphael’s The School of Athens in the Vatican. Surrounded by the heavyweights of philosophy and and art, Plato and Aristotle are going at it. You know they don’t agree, because Plato is gesturing to the heavens, and Aristotle is pointing at the earth. I’m with Plato. Man shows his arrogance and shortsightedness by trusting more in his own reason and rejecting what God knows—God knows all things. The brightest people I know aren’t so bright because of their scholarship; it is their willingness to trust the Lord. (Alma 32:21) They are true disciples of the Master. I admire their faith.
One of the simple blessings in my life is attending church on Sunday. I am strengthened by renewing the baptismal covenant when I partake of the sacrament. I am strengthened by the experience of worshiping with my family and neighbors. So many times, I take notice of the way others express their faith in Christ. I am frequently impressed by my brothers and sisters. Watching them exercise their faith has strengthened my own. A case in point… Read the rest of this entry »
