Today I read Mosiah 3 and was struck by the phrasing of
verse 6. King Benjamin tells his people that the Savior will cast out
devils, or the evil spirits that dwell in the hearts of the children of
men. Before now, I had always taken this phrase to mean that He will
actually cast out devils. Now however, I think it actually means that
through His teachings, He will help mankind overcome the natural man.
Certainly He did cast out actual evil spirits, but the evil spirit that dwells
in the hearts of man to me is more along the lines of men choosing to do that
which is contrary to the will of God. It’s always fun when I read verses
I have read dozens of times in my life and find a new meaning in them!
Until tomorrow.
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