Seeking
I probably need to learn to speak in parables.
The Savior spoke in parables and I have been counseled to learn why – I have known why at some level for years, but my understanding just grew. The Savior speaks in parables so that people at different levels will understand his words at their own level. He speaks directly when people are in grave danger and must repent now or when they are humbly seeking Him.
Mark 4:10-11,24-25 – And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable. And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: . . . And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given. For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.
Note that it was not only the twelve who heard the direct explanation – it was also those that were about Him with the twelve.
After reading Ether 9 I am beginning to think that it is coming time for another World War I/Influenza wherein the whole earth is plagued and faces destruciton. The “global financial crisis” might be a start but I expect something where people are actually dying so a war, disease, or famine is in order.