Doctrinal Mastery: Mosiah 2:41

“The Blessed and Happy State of Those That Keep the Commandments of God”

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In a previous lesson, you learned that if we keep the commandments of God, He will bless us both temporally and spiritually. This lesson can help you memorize the doctrinal mastery reference and key scripture phrase for Mosiah 2:41, explain the doctrine taught in this passage, and apply principles of acquiring spiritual knowledge in real-life situations.

Memorize and explain

Draw or create a picture that represents the doctrine taught in Mosiah 2:41.

When you finish your drawing, use it to help you memorize the key scripture phrase: “Those that keep the commandments of God … are blessed in all things.”

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1. Answer the following question:

   • How can you use your drawing to explain the doctrine taught in Mosiah 2:41?

Practice application

Imagine the following scenario:

Jenna had a doctrinal mastery lesson in seminary that emphasized that obedience to God’s commandments brings greater happiness and blessings into our lives. Afterward, Jenna felt confused about her own situation. She tries to keep the commandments but does not feel like it makes her life any easier, happier, or better. She still struggles in school and has some problems with family and friends. If her obedience to commandments is supposed to bring happiness, why does she feel this way?

Act in faith

Read paragraphs 5–6 in the “Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge” section of the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document (2023). Look for phrases that could help Jenna.

• What could you share from these paragraphs to help Jenna act in faith?

• How do you think this could help Jenna?

Examine concepts and questions with an eternal perspective

Read paragraph 8 in the “Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge” section of the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document. Look for phrases that could help Jenna.

• What would you share with Jenna?

• Why would you share this with her?

Seek further understanding through divinely appointed sources

Read paragraph 11 in the “Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge” section of the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document. Look for phrases that could help Jenna.

• What are some other divine sources you could recommend that Jenna turn to?

• How do you think this would help her?

2. Answer the following question in a paragraph of at least 5 sentences.

   • How could Jenna apply the principles of acquiring spiritual knowledge and Mosiah 2:41 to resolve her concern?

Optional: Want to Learn More?

Why should I continue being obedient when the blessings don’t seem to come immediately?

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, then of the First Presidency, shared an experience from his time training in the German Air Force. During the physical training exercises, he saw others who did not live the Word of Wisdom performing better than he did.

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf

I remember thinking, “Wait a minute! Aren’t I supposed to be able to run and not be weary?” But I was weary, and I was overtaken by people who were definitely not following the Word of Wisdom. I confess, it troubled me at the time. I asked myself, was the promise true or was it not?

The answer didn’t come immediately. But eventually I learned that God’s promises are not always fulfilled as quickly as or in the way we might hope; they come according to His timing and in His ways. Years later I could see clear evidence of the temporal blessings that come to those who obey the Word of Wisdom—in addition to the spiritual blessings that come immediately from obedience to any of God’s laws. Looking back, I know for sure that the promises of the Lord, if perhaps not always swift, are always certain. (Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Continue in Patience,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2010, 58)