tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647153325454466397.post8805715247707093065..comments2013-06-07T07:08:56.795-06:00Comments on A River Runs Through It: Life's Artificial LuresElder Jordan Catronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435359352420161550noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647153325454466397.post-45993082744820632022013-06-07T07:08:56.795-06:002013-06-07T07:08:56.795-06:00I do agree on your article. There are many people ...I do agree on your article. There are many people nowadays who always prefer to use some <a href="http://www.longlinefishing.biz/en/index.php" rel="nofollow">artificial lure</a> in order for them to save some of there money. Also, there's a very good thing about it that it can easily attracts fishes to eat that fake bait which is an opportunity on you as well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00486425250639347296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647153325454466397.post-44334651948345259112011-01-12T15:28:32.823-07:002011-01-12T15:28:32.823-07:00Elder Catron, you are truly an inspiration and exa...Elder Catron, you are truly an inspiration and example to me! Thank you for all you are doing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647153325454466397.post-91130604442108007592011-01-12T15:27:13.820-07:002011-01-12T15:27:13.820-07:00There are thousands of different kinds of lures an...There are thousands of different kinds of lures and flies used by both types of fishermen in small lakes and rivers. Then there are the traps and nets used by sea or ocean fishermen. Each fish has its own specific weakness and there are lures, flies, and other general pieces of bait that are designed to capture each one. When a fish is caught in such a trap, it is up to the fisherman whether or not to let go.<br /><br />In this specific metaphor, we are the fish, Satan is the fisherman, and the many temptations of life are the lures. Satan will never let us go; he has no mercy. But there is another thing that I haven't mentioned yet.<br /><br />On the rivers. near lakes, and in the ocean, there are also obstacles for the fishermen. Trees, bushes, rocks, kelp; each can slow down or completely deflect and prevent the fisherman from completing his task. Sometimes there could even be other people preventing the fisherman from accessing his quarry.<br /><br />Around our own little oasis, pond, or river, the underbrush we have can be called the Light of Christ, the Holy Ghost, and other such righteous influences. By surrounding ourselves with the good in life, we can make sure that the fishermen never even get close to us.<br /><br />Sometimes, we may find ourselves with our protective fortifications lowered or cut away as we slowly disillusion ourselves with temptations, thinking, "Oh, I can handle this, and I'll be right back." To continue with the fishing metaphor, maybe there is a small inlet our outlet from our little pond, places where the food is wonderful, but the protection is thin. This will enable the fisherman access to us where he didn't have it when we were safe in our pond. Once we have been caught by the evil fisherman, the only thing that can save us is someone cutting the line.<br /><br />That someone is Jesus Christ, and his cutting implement-be it scissors, a sword, or whatever else you can imagine-is the Atonement. It is through sincere repentance made possible by and through the Atonement that the hook can be removed and we can return to the safety of our ponds (or other location).<br /><br />The lures vary in shape, size, and effectiveness, but the end purpose is the same: to catch the fish. By utilizing the tools prepared from the foundation of the world (repentance and the Atonement), we can sever that line and return unto Christ.<br /><br />I have witnessed the effects of many lures and seen many struggle against the strength of the "pole in the fisher's hands", and only a few who have been able to cut the line. Let us all have the strength, fortitude, and faith to cut the lines and help those around us do the same thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647153325454466397.post-53834156619062225612011-01-10T09:58:10.923-07:002011-01-10T09:58:10.923-07:00Thanks for the great input Elders.Thanks for the great input Elders.Elder Jordan Catronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05435359352420161550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647153325454466397.post-82008922872848757552011-01-08T14:37:47.002-07:002011-01-08T14:37:47.002-07:00There are many types of addiction and each one of ...There are many types of addiction and each one of them can be overcome through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Check out these websites for more information:<br /><br />http://www.providentliving.org/content/display/0,11666,6629-1-3414-1,00.html<br /><br />http://lds.org/general-conference/2010/10/o-that-cunning-plan-of-the-evil-one?lang=engElder Justin Weighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14109816483436280492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647153325454466397.post-26877026846931052772011-01-08T12:45:53.600-07:002011-01-08T12:45:53.600-07:00Addictions can all be avoided. We need to be caref...Addictions can all be avoided. We need to be careful what we let into our lives. Every fish is innocent. They are just hungry and they want a bite to eat. How unfortunate it is for them when they chomp into one of them hooks. What may seem like harmless fun can turn into a major disaster. We need to be careful what we eat. Life is too precious to get caught in Satans hooks.Elder David Mahrthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17279319330570852283noreply@blogger.com