Is Life Fair?

Is life fair? That is the question that the Bishop asked us in our combined Relief Society/Priesthood meeting today. He went on the explain that from this life's perspective it may not seem fair but if we look at the eternal perspective this life is weighed in the balance of our eternal existence. The problems we face now might not seem fair to us but they are given us so that we will understand the importance of relying on Christ to help us overcome these problems. There must "needs be that there is an opposition in all things" (2 Nephi 2:11). The challenges we face in this life are different for each individual. The adversary know our weakness and will hit us where we are most vulnerable. Opposition is necessary for us to know for ourselves the difference between good and evil. We are also promised that "men are instructed sufficiently that they may know good from evil."...and "redemption cometh through the Holy Messiah for he is full of grace and truth" (2 Nephi 2:5-6) So what can we do when life is not fair? Put our trust in the Savior and rely on his mercy and grace to show us the way.

Adversity is the refiner's fire that bends iron but tempers steel.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sept 10 Ward Conference temple session 7:30 chapel at Oakland Temple

Sept 12 Annual Chicken Cook-off 11:00 AM at the church