Shelley's remarks are right on. The thing we must always remember is to ask the Lord and then accept His answer by the promptings of the spirit. Listening to the Holy Ghost is the most important aspect of the gospel. How can we know what the Lord wants us to do unless we are listening. These words of Joseph Smith seem to very appropriate in this situation. "Thy mind, O man! if thou wilt lead a soul unto salvation, must stretch as high as the utmost heavens, and search into and contemplate the darkest abyss, and the broad expanse of eternity -- thou must commune with God. How much more dignified and noble are the thoughts of God, than the vain imaginations of the human heart! None but fools will trifle with the souls of men." {From "An Epistle to the Church", March 25, 1839, written from Liberty Jail. See _Times and Seasons_ 1:9:102-103, or _History of the Church_ 3:295 or _Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith_, p. 137} Lynn S. "The mind must not only possess a knowledge of truth, but the soul must revere it, cherish it, love it as a priceless gem." (Joseph F. Smith, Gospel Doctrine, p. 269) -----Original Message----- From: Caroline House [mailto:mscldy@dcn.davis.ca.us] Sent: Thursday, October 08, 1998 11:37 AM To: GEN-ROOTERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [GEN-ROOTERS-L] Sabbath Day Hi all, I appreciate Shelley's remarks about the letter and spirit of the law. I am an old-time member, and I remember being told never to travel on Sunday. However, I find that it is sometimes what happens. But I always feel that little nag of guilt. We are going to Salt Lake to the FHL in October., a 12-hour drive. In order to get the maximum amount of time there with the least amount of lost income, we are planning to drive home on Sunday. I think it is justified, but I appreciated having a little moral support for my conscience. This comes into perspective when you understand that my conscience hurts me when I eat white bread, especially if it is store-bought! I think we have to be really careful not to get caught up on little, picky details and lose sight of the whole picture. I guess that little prick of conscience helps me evaluate my choices, so that I have think about each of these decisions and make a decision about whether it is justified or rationalized. Caroline ==== GEN-ROOTERS Mailing List ==== We all help one another in the hopes of finding the piece of the puzzle that will show us our own ancestors. listowner questions to AZDEE@aol.com