It seems like there's been one question popping up more than others as of late--Why the Book of Mormon? And it's a legitimate question. There's so much emphasis put on this book, but why? What about it makes it so important? Why should it be important to me in my life?
The Book of Mormon is so important to the members of this church because it is the way we can know of the truth of the church. So much hinges on it. If the Book of Mormon is true, then Joseph Smith truly is a prophet of God, and God has revealed His gospel again to the earth, which means that the church that Joseph Smith helped to restore is the true church! And that's the simple, logical answer... at least, in my opinion.
But that still doesn't answer the big question: Why should I care?
Because the Book of Mormon contains the fullness of the gospel, it contains the truths that my Eternal Father wanted me to know. It shows me the path that I need to follow to return to Him someday.
Not only that, it answers the deep questions of my soul. It's words provide me with peace and comfort. The stories help me learn by example, so that I don't have to learn life's lessons the hard way (usually). Most importantly, it helps me to learn of and come closer to my Savior, Jesus Christ.
What does the Book of Mormon mean to you?
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