"I realized that these Saints displayed an unusual ability to recognize the difference between the important and the vital. For this man, it was important to get medical help, but it was vital to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost and be confirmed a member of the Church. The Prophet Joseph Smith showed that, while it is important to make a living, it is vital to keep our covenants. Enos's example taught that it is important to pray, but vital to receive forgiveness of sins. I thought of the Savior's life. Through Him, we know it is important to live, but vital to love, so we can really live forever.
The stories I was hearing showed that when the vital is taken care of, the important automatically follows. If we always keep our covenants (do that which is vital) all else will work out as it should.
Do we understand that it is important to be a member, but vital to gain a testimony of the Savior and His atoning sacrifice? Do we know that it is important to feel sorry the things we have done wrong, but vital to truly repent, bring the Savior into our life, cast our burdens on Him, and receive His forgiveness?
These early Tongan saints knew."
As I get older and have more experiences with scripture study and the Lord's hand in my life, the more I am learning the REALITY of it all. This Gospel, our purpose here, the fact that God is merciful AND just, the reality of our being accountable to Him, the limitless possibilities of love and faith.
I have so so SO far to go, but I am starting to see a more clear picture of what is expected of me. I am being taught from above as I get older, and I'm slowly learning how to turn my knowledge and desires into actions. It is VITAL to ACT on what we know. I am doing my best to pray harder, serve more, complain less, work harder, love more. It's so hard. It's not easy. But it's worth it, and it is what brings true happiness and eternal blessings.
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