In studying for the next Gospel Doctrine lesson I teach in November, this phrase in James 1:2 just jumped out at me:
"My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;"
The Joseph Smith translation changes it to "when ye fall into many afflictions."
I looked at other bible translations. In the Christian Standard Bible it reads:
" Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials."
What? I'm supposed to count it joy to have trials? I have thought a lot about this. I look forward to the discussion on it in our gospel doctrine class. How can our trials bring us joy? What do you think?
A speaker in general conference, Elder Jaggi, said that his family had t-shirts with "Count it all joy" printed on them, representing their family's mantra. What a great reminder when difficult times come.
A mantra from the scriptures to consider: Count it all joy!
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