I love the beauty and poetic nature of the King James Bible, I also love the clarity and simplicity of many modern translations which I find very useful in helping my children gain a rudimentary understanding of the Bible without having to first learn ‘King James English’. I can’t read German so Luther’s Bible isn’t much help to me now. If you think alternate translations are somehow ‘completely wrong’ or ‘off limits’ remember that Joseph Smith said that Martin Luther’s German translation was “the most correct that I have found” ( source). Sometimes I’ll get funny looks from other Latter-day Saints when I mention versions of the Bible other than the King James. Joseph’s Smith once wrote that as Latter-day Saints “We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly” ( source). In my scripture study, I enjoy referencing many different translations of the Bible. We fear temporal separation or suffering but all that can be swallowed up in understanding given through the revelations of God and through knowing first-hand his integrity. There was no worry in the heart of Alma because he knew God and knew what he could do. When Amulek’s worries turned toward he and his companion and suggested “Behold, perhaps they will burn us also.” to which Alma replied “Be it according to the will of the Lord.” (Alma 14:10-13) ![]() Remember the worried Amulek who was horrified at the innocent people being cast into a literal “lake of fire” prepared by their persecutors and cried “How can we witness this awful scene?” Alma declared with iron-clad conviction free of worry: “The Spirit constraineth me that I must not stretch forth mine hand for behold the Lord receiveth them up unto himself, in glory ”. When one understands and fully trusts God, worry becomes extinct. If we take the word “anxious” and look it up in the good ‘ol 1828 Dictionary it can mean that one is “Greatly concerned or solicitous, respecting something future or unknown being in painful suspense ” What purpose does worry serve? I can understand worry because I often find myself plagued with it from time to time! I’m growing a little weary of it though and realize that it ultimately serves absolutely no purpose in my life. ![]() The Greek word used as the source of these translations is “merimnao” which means “to be anxious about”. In Matthew 6, however we see the phrase “take no thought” which is often translated as “don’t worry” or something along those lines. Size: 3.2" x 1.8" x 0.First off, let’s start with the word “worry”, it actually doesn’t appear anywhere in the King James Bible.The Do Not Worry Magnet, with its spiritual advice, it's worth displaying for all to see. ![]() Give the Do Not Worry Magnet to a student heading off to college to inspire her to leave her worries with the L ORD, or add a magnet to a Mother's Day gift to remind a daughter that she can bring all her fears and concerns about childrearing to the L ORD. ![]() And that message is worth displaying anywhere. This strong magnet, with its inspirational message, is a functional tool to hang up artwork on your fridge or keep notes up at an office, but it is also a valuable visual reminder to focus on your faith, not fear. The sentiment is written in yellow and white to complement the flowers. This dusty-blue rectangular magnet is die-cut around the shape of the daisies that decorate it and pop out from opposing corners. Let the pretty silver-foiled daisies on the Do Not Worry Magnet remind you to cast your cares upon the L ORD and trust Him for your future rather than be consumed by anxiety and concern.
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