Aligning Our Will with His

Introduction

• Parable of the merchant and the pearl of great price
  • Kingdom of heaven likened to a priceless pearl
  • Signifies the importance of aligning desires with God's will

The Importance of Submission to God's Will

• Abandon self-centered pursuits for commitment to the Lord
• Apostle Paul's teaching: having the "mind of Christ"
• Savior's example of submitting His will to the Father's

Teachings of the Savior on Submission

• John 6:38-40: Not doing one's own will but the Father's will
• Perfect submission leads to participation in eternal life
• Atonement as an ultimate act of submission and suffering for all

Challenges in Aligning with God's Will

• Modern attitude of self-centric truth
• Prophecy of the last days: people will be lovers of themselves
• Trend of prioritizing personal truth over God's will

The Deceptive Nature of "What Works for Me"

• Old mentality leading away from the covenant path
• Importance of choosing to follow the Lord's prepared path
  • "He marked the path and led the way"

Examples of True Discipleship

• Young man's mission: choosing to serve despite personal fears
• Young woman's decision to uphold standards in the workplace

The Test of Discipleship

• Courage to introspect and identify personal weaknesses
• Willingness to submit entirely to God's will
• The joy of aligning one's will with the Lord's

Conclusion

• The joy and transformation in making the Lord's will our own
• Encouragement to align personal desires with divine purpose
• Testimony on finding joy in the kingdom of heaven by following God's will

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• Importance of being vigilant against worldly philosophies
• Role of personal choice in determining discipleship path
• Emphasis on sincere Christlike living over authenticity

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• Encouragement to declare: "What works for Thee works for me"