2 Corinthians 1:4-5 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
We learn how to comfort others by emulating how God comforts us when we are going through troubles.
Trials are the very things that that help us become who the Lord wants us to become.
"...make use of adversity. Our trials help us discover and prepare for the work Heavenly Father has for us. Alma explained, 'after much tribulation, the Lord make me an instrument in his hands'. Paul also instructed (God) comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted by God. "Like the Savior, whose atoning sacrifice enables Him to succor us, we can use knowledge gained from difficult experiences to lift, strengthen, and bless others." -Elder John C. Ringree jr.
Critique of artwork. I correct you because it's worth correction. Working at bank. I correct you because you're worth it.
Brother of Jared was chastised for three hours for not praying.
Joseph Smith was chastised in prison.
God corrects those he loves.
2 Corinthians 3:16-18 Going through trials captivate but the Spirit brings freedom.We become new creatures in Christ.
How do we take correction? If the critique is designed to help us improve, we should take it. Become childlike. Be movable and be teachable.
"Trials are vitally important to the process of putting on divine nature. If we handle these afflictions properly, they will be consecrated for our gain... Being good is not enough. We want to become like the Savior, who learned as He suffered pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind. Elder Paul V. Johnson
"Exercising agency in a setting that someone includes opposition and hardship is what makes life more than a simple multiple choice test. God is raising children to be like Him. God is interested in what we are becoming as a result of our choices. He's not satisfied if our exercise of moral agency is simply a robotic effort at keeping some rules. Our Savior wants us to become something, not just do something. " D. Todd Chirstofferson
"He was a foot solider for Christ." He had been sanctified in Christ. Change can hurt. He had become a new creature in Christ.
2 Corinthians 5: 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Corrections: Savior asking the people in 3rd Nephi to write a record of how Samuel prophesied that many would raise from the dead.
"The work of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is ultimately concerned with preparing the children of God for the Celestial Kingdom, and most particularly for it's highest glory, exaltation or eternal life... Abiding by God's laws will keep you safe as you progress toward eventual exaltation-
That is, become like God, with the exalted life and divine potential of our Heavenly Parents. That is the destiny we desire for all we love, because of that love, we cannot let our love supersede the commandments and the plan and the work of God, which we know will bring those we love the greatest blessings." Elder Oaks
"Our commission as apostles is to teach nothing but truth. That commission does not give apostles the authority to modify divine law." -President Nelson
"A religion that does not require the sacrifice of all things does not have the power to get you to heaven." Joseph Smith
If we can sacrifice all, He will give us all.
To generate faith
Hugh Nibly: The reason we are asked to love the widow and the fatherless is because He loves them. We are in the business of becoming like God.
