Random Thought

I just started reading the Book of Mormon again, but this time I am highlighting all of the "If...then" statements that are made in the Book of Mormon. I like to have something that I am looking for each time I read the Book of Mormon because it helps me get more out of my reading.

Today was the first day of my reading and I am already surprised at the generocity of God. In an "If...Then" statement, the "If" is our responsibilit and when we do that, Heavenly Father provides the "Then". I am amazed at how little is asked of us, but in return, how generous Heavenly Father is in return. For example, in the testimony of the Three Witnesses they wrote, "If we are faithful in Christ, we shall rid our garments of the blood of all men, and be found spotless before the judgment-seat of Christ, and shall dwell with him eternally in the heavens." The first 6 words are our responsibility: we must be faithful in Christ. If we do that, then the next 30 words is what Heavenly Father is going to do! That is 5 times more than what we do. It gives more validity to the statement that He will pour out blessings that there will not be room enough to receive it. I love that thought. Heavenly Father is SO generous.

On a different and significantly less imporant tangent, does anyone know if Angels wear garments? I was reading the Testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith and was shocked to think that angels don't wear garments. I guess garments are an earthly commandment to teach us modesty, but I thought we would wear garments throughout eternity.