Week 2 (1 Corinthians 4-16; 2 Corinthians; Galatians)

What is required of servants of the Lord according to 1 Corinthians 4:2?

Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

This verse states that servants need to be faithful.  The footnote to this verse directs the reader to the topical guide reference of trustworthiness.  Further study of the associated scriptures brings to light the idea of keeping the way of the lord as being faithful from Genesis 18:19.

What group is specifically selected to be examples from 1 Corinthians 4:9-17?

From these verses the apostles of Christ are selected to be examples.  Members of the church of Christ are to be example with his chosen apostles.  Both should hunger and thirst after righteousness and endure the buffetings of satan.

How does being a good example apply to more than this group?

Member Missionary Work

Today as members of the church we can set an example to our friends and neighbors by faithfully keeping the commandments.  When we heed the prophet's council and keep the commandments they notice.

A couple years ago I attended a small community college in western Montana where I was one of the only members of the LDS church.  I didn't drink on weekends, smoke between classes, exchange pornographic text during class, or swear and everyone noticed.  Funny looks were exchanged at first but as the time went on they knew I had a testimony of Christ and wanted to obey his commandments.

Why is it not enough just to know what is right according to Alma 39:11-12?

In these verses Alma is speaking to his son Corianton about being lead away by wicked harlots.  He knew what was right because he had been righteous enough at one time to be called to serve a mission. The temptations of the devil overpowered his testimony and he stopped keeping the commandments.  If he would have continually done good he would not have been lead into this iniquitous path.

What additional power comes to those who live what they know from 3 Nephi 8:1?

Those who live the gospel are blessed in both in this life and in the after life.  These men and women can perform miracles and will be cleansed by the blood of Christ.  This is the principle of enduring to the end, and keeping the faith talked about in some closing comments of President Monson during the october 2010 conference.