The Manner of Happiness: Recent Episodes
Damon MacLeod
2 Nephi 5:27. How can we live "after the manner of happiness?" Daily, The Manner of Happiness shares messages centered on Jesus Christ and His example and teachings found in the scriptures(Bible, The Book of Mormon, The Doctrine and Covenants, and The Pearl of Great Price), the words of His living Prophets and Apostles, and other various Gospel messages. All messages are centered on Jesus Christ, the One who showed us how to live "after the manner of happiness."
Faith and fear cannot exist within the same mindset, so does that mean to have sufficient faith I can't be scared? This episode covers what faith is and how it is tied to our regular human emotions and experiences.
Hebrews 11:1
Christ is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains (President Russell M. Nelson, Apr. 2021)
We all have experienced some type of brokenness, whether that's due to damage we, others, or the natural happenstances of life have caused. Regardless of the source, repentance through Christ's Atonement allows us the opportunity to restore what has been broken. We can bring what is broken--no matter how shattered--and put it in a position to be completely healed by the Savior and Master Healer, Jesus Christ.
Resources:
2 Nephi 25:23
"Be Perfected in Him" by Elder Paul V. Johnson (Oct. 2022)
"The Gift of Grace" by Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf (Apr. 2015)
Does it seem scary at times to come unto Christ; to do the things He asks us to do; to act in faith? In this episode, the Manner of Happiness shares a brief message about the Atonement of Christ and how we need not fear to come unto Him and do the things He asks of us--to accept Him into our lives. Based on the testimony and teachings of the Book of Mormon prophet, Alma, in Alma 7:11-13, 15-16.
We are free to choose (2 Nephi 2:27)! But what does that mean? Being free to choose doesn't just mean we are free to choose whatever we want but, rather, we are free to choose good. Jesus Christ liberated us from an inevitable doom and gave us the option to choose something good--something better. Jesus Christ made good an option for you and I!
Agency is essential to our progression and growth. Today we briefly cover agency and how our choices echo in eternity--how they will either bless us, or curse us, now, and more importantly, in the future. References from Alma 30 and President Dallin H. Oaks' April 2019 address, "Where Will This Lead?" are used to help clarify this topic.
"What is done in life, echoes in eternity." ~The Gladiator
Alma 7--The Atonement of Jesus Christ. Because of the Savior and His Sacrifice, we can be saved from sin and death. We can always find a friend and support in the Savior who "[suffered our] pains and afflictions" so He could know how to "succor [us]."
Being successful and overcoming failure is accomplished by staying focused on "the mark"---Jesus Christ. Jacob 4:14 and the example of Peter walking to Jesus on the water(Matthew 14:24-33) show us how important it is to stay focused on "the mark."
Mosiah 4--Imparting of your substance and what it means to me. It shows our love and commitment for the Lord and for others. How can you better impart of your substance?
Brief intro. 2 Nephi 5--what I think it means it means to live after the "manner of happiness"--according to the words of Nephi.