Differences between good and evil

Hi again I am back with more to share from what I have been learning from the scriptures this week. I would like to share with you some stuff I found interesting in 2 Nephi 9:27-52. It tells us differences of things that subject us to the devil and things that subject us to Christ.

That which subjects us to the devil (2 Nephi 9:27-39)

- Someone who knows the truth and the commandments and obeys them not
- Hearken not unto the counsel of God
- The rich of the world who think they are better than the poor of the world because of their worldly possessions
- Those who do not listen or see the things of God
- Liars, murderers, those who commit whoredoms
- Those who worship idols
- Those who die in their sins and do not repent
- Being carnally minded

That which subjects us to Christ (2 Nephi 9:39-52)

- Spiritually mindedness
- Listen to the words of God
- Humble
- Prayerful
- Forsake and repent of our sins
- Having a pure mind
- Righteousness
- Being teachable
- Thankful

It seems to me the things of satan appeal more to the senses, Pornography, drugs, alcohol, money, worldly temptations, etc. Things of God appeal to the spirit, Love, kindness, charity, humility, serving others, loving one another, etc.

I have my struggles daily that I am working to overcome. I need to have the Lord on my side to rid myself of the temptations of satan. I am going to work this week on doing the things on the second list so I can be closer to the spirit. I need to be able to feel the promptings of the Holy Ghost at all times to keep me safe from harm. I know to do this I need to be living a righteous life because if I don't those prompting will get harder and harder to recognize.

This week I am going to do all I can to recognize the promptings of the spirit. I am going to avoid situations where I will give into to temptations, and if I happen to get in those situations I will try better to recognize them and remove myself from the situation.

I am so grateful for the gospel in my life. I have a strong testimony in most parts of the gospel and am working to strengthen my testimony in areas where it isn't as strong. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ Amen.