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Wherefore, men are free…to choose liberty and eternal life through the great Mediator of all men.
Our ward, Primary, for the second year, has challenged the children to memorize the scriptures used with the Primary's monthly themes. The scripture above is January's scripture, which we were working on yesterday. Cricket (3-years-old) is particularly proud to be just about keeping up with Grasshopper (6-years-old). We have talked about what the scripture means, and I have pointed out that Jesus Christ is “the great Mediator.” But on this occasion, Grasshopper wanted to know exactly what a mediator was.
As I searched the files of my mind for a simple but adequate explanation, I was reminded of a parable I ran across when preparing a lesson the other day. I hesitated to use it, because it is lengthy, and I had other things on my personal agenda. But I quickly realized that I was being handed a teaching opportunity on a silver platter, and I went to get the book. (If only I could always recognized these moments for what they are.)
Boyd K. Packer shared a story about a man who wanted a thing so much that he went into debt for it. He made some attempt to repay it, but when the day came to fulfill the contract, he did not have the money. As the creditor was about to repossess all that he had and put him in jail, the debtor's friend stepped in and repaid the debt for him, thereby becoming the debtor's new creditor.
We went through the story slowly, explaining all of the vocabulary. When we got the word, “mediator,” Cricket got so excited. “Hey, that is just like my scripture!” he exclaimed following up with another recitation of it.
This is what it is all about, folks! Money, prestige, ambition, etc., just do not begin to compare.
Alison Moore Smith is a 61-year-old entrepreneur who graduated from BYU in 1987. She has been (very happily) married to Samuel M. Smith for 40 years. They are parents of six incredible children and grandparents to two astounding grandsons. She is the author of The 7 Success Habits of Homeschoolers.
tracy isnt that story packer told actually one of christs parables?
anyway i like the stories of you and your kids. you seem like a very conscientious mother.
Oregonian, I don’t think it is one of Christ’s parables, as I figured a scripture would be referenced if it were. I am so glad you enjoy the stories.