Lessons from the Dentists Chair

I had to have some dental work done recently. It was and is always an excruciating experience to get dental work done. This day I was scheduled to have a root canal, and two cavities filled. I was not expecting to enjoy it at all.

However, as I sat there I was taught some pretty awesome truths about the Book of Mormon.

There are people who were once Lamanites in the book of Mormon who convert to the way of Christ. As part of the changes they make to their lives they also change their names because they didn't want to be known or associated with the bad, bloodthirsty Lamanites of those times. They call themselves ANTI-NEPHI LEHI. Well, its a bit confusing because Nephi and Lehi are the "good guys" in the book of Mormon. So if these people converted to the ways of Christ which essentially were taught by Lehi and Nephi then why would they call themselves ANTI?

This is how it was explained to my Dentist who was telling it to his hygienist.

In the days of Joseph Smith Anti meant something different than it does today. When looking at a reflection of themselves in the mirror they would say that it was an ANTI image. Meaning it was a reflection or same but different version of ones self. Well, Joseph when he was translating would only have use of the language of his day to translate it. So, to him Anti meant they were a reflection of Nephi and Lehi because they lived the same teachings as given by Nephi and Lehi of Christ.

I would like to take this opportunity to bare my testimony of the Book of Mormon. The foundation of the Mormon religion is the Book of Mormon. It is an amazing book. Standing alone it is a marvelous book. It's history and how it came to be are a unique and wonderful story. But, when its added together with the bible it is another testament to our Savior Jesus Christ. Whom we follow and believe in.

We are Christian in every sense of the word and I love my Savior as much as any Christian on Earth. He lived and died for me. He taught lessons of truth and light that I try daily to live my life by. When I read the Book of Mormon I feel His messages radiate from the pages. He is in the lessons of the Book of Mormon as much as He is in the Bible.

It is a great blessing to have this book in these days to know that the men who wrote the Book of Mormon are peoples who lived on this same continent. They believed in Christ some of them without ever seeing Him. The messages inspire and transform me and my heart. I am so thankful for this book. It has made a difference in my life and I know it will make a difference in yours as well.

If you would like to get a free copy of this book you can visit this website http://www.mormon.org/mormonorg/eng/ and they will be able to help you learn more. The Book of Mormon will bring a richness and light to your life that will increase your happiness and joy! I know because it has mine.