Robert D. Hales Devotional

When describing the attributes and opposition that Christ faced he said that the Savior "never took credit". Sure, why would the King of Kings have to worry about credit being due right? Well, like all commandments or attributes of Christ, we are to remember Nephi's prognosis: "And now, if the Lamb of God, he being holy, should have need to be baptized by water, to fulfil all righteousness, O then, how much more need have we, being unholy, to be baptized, yea, even by water!" (2 Nephi 31:5).

That subtle "he never took credit" is so profound in application. I find a conversation that turns to an argument to stem from a competitive nature in myself. It speaks volumes to God the amount of credit unsought for by an individual, as it is a sign of control over the natural man's tendency to seek satisfaction of ego and adoration of others. But, Christ said "Why call me good?" to a listener, then when on to say that the only good is God. What humility from the only begotten who was perfectly good!

I think that conference might be too much to take in under examination of the application of all the principles taught. Its quite impressive the fountain of learning and light that is the revealed word of God. Theres always a new way or greater need for the word of God to be applied.