Scripture Saturday — Helaman 3:29

Yea, we see that whosoever will may lay hold upon the word of God, which is quick and powerful, which shall divide asunder all the cunning and the snares and the wiles of the devil, and lead the man of Christ in a strait and narrow course across that everlasting gulf of misery which is prepared to engulf the wicked. (Helaman 3:29)

The Word of God can lead us across the gulf of misery

Because our Father in Heaven loves us, He has given us His word to guide us through the 'cunning' and 'snares' and 'wiles' of Satan. His word is recorded in scripture, including the Bible and Book of Mormon, and in the words of modern apostles and prophets. President Thomas S. Monson is the Lord's prophet on the Earth today.


If we will 'lay hold upon the word of God', we can make it across the 'everlasting gulf of misery' which seems to pervade the world. Look around you. How many people are caught in the web of addiction? How many are chronically depressed, downtrodden or discouraged? How many are lost, unable to find their way through challenges which threaten to overcome them?


The answer, of course, is far too many. The solution is found in living the doctrines and principles of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. As we do this, we can successfully navigate the swamps and strangleholds of Satan.