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Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship: Trees and the Love of God
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Abstract: Trees play real and metaphorical roles in the beliefs and holy scriptures of many world religions. In the Book of Mormon, a tree with delicious, sweet fruit appeared in two visions and one parable. Respectively, the tree represents the love of God as seen through the life and sacrifice of Jesus Christ and symbolizes spiritual growth. Trees and fruit can remind us of important lessons from these teachings and help keep us focused on the Lord because trees embody godly attributes and illustrate righteous principles. Trees and God’s love are universal, meant to be dispersed, beautiful, long-lasting, strong, gifts, providers of bounty, givers of joy, and sources of shelter and comfort. From trees, we learn to shun pride, have proper priorities, be patient and persevering, keep growing spiritually, be well-rooted, and pursue spirituality. Trees kindle awe, reverence, and love in us.Trees can inspire us to continue nurturing our spiritual growth; by doing so, our lives can be monumental like trees.

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  • 60 pages
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