The Plan for Happiness Illustrated to Us in a Book
Sometimes I like to look at the entire narrative of the Book of Mormon from a panoramic perspective that tells the plan of salvation through symbolism. As everything I write on this blog, these are merely my own reflections and musings according to where my religious symbolism and gospel studies have led me in my understanding this far in my life. Dear Reader, I hope you enjoy the food for thought... Let's start with the beginning of the book. 1 Ne. 1:14-16 . Nephi says he could have written many things that Lehi said, but chose not to. Among the words he chose to write were these "O Lord God Almighty! Thy throne is high in the heavens, and the power, and goodness, and mercy are over all the inhabitants of the earth; and because thou art merciful, thou wilt not suffer those who come unto thee that they shall perish!" Perhaps this is what mankind shouted premortally when we lived with God, were told the plan of salvation, and accepted participation in it....
