Discuss 1 Nephi 12:17
17 And the mists of darkness are the temptations of the devil, which blindeth the eyes, and hardeneth the hearts of the children of men, and leadeth them away into broad roads, that they perish and are lost. 1 Nephi 12:17
Ok M* Readers. What do you think is are the BIGGEST modern “mists/Temptations” of Satan in our day?
If you know or have an opinion, please do tell.
Hmmm, spending all day blogging instead of with your family?
I used to classify blogging as a temptation, but my wife helped me to understand that it is actually an addiction. 😉
Honestly, there are so many temptations/mists of darkness, I don’t think the server could handle the load if we listed them all!!
Ok, I will rephrase, what is the BIGGEST mist/temptation of Satan in our modern day?
But more seriously, I think the two biggest temptations are:
1)Believing that more money and things will bring you happiness.
2)Believing that the preponderence of modern popular entertainment offers models that will bring happiness.
I think this also goes back to a previous scripture about spending money and time on things that have no worth/value. Which, as Geoff pointed out, will not bring us happiness.
In no particular order:
1) Believing that exercising power over others brings happiness.
2) Believing that one cannot change for the better (this can manifest as “This is the way I am, so you better get used to it,” but also as “It’s no use even trying to be better.”)