tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099884500208564058.post5646339333685074233..comments2023-06-15T06:44:35.551-07:00Comments on The Law of Chastity and the modern Mormon girl. Am I the only one?: dont know what made me think of thisUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099884500208564058.post-83619400789642292822010-03-08T07:36:36.610-08:002010-03-08T07:36:36.610-08:00I agree it's a bit obscure, but here is what I...I agree it's a bit obscure, but here is what I think. If you think of the parable of the 10 virgins with oil in their lamp, waiting for the bridegroom (Christ). The virgins symbolize the church. I think this is similar in that the man symbolizes the restored church, and the women (representing women and men) want to take his (the church, Christ) name upon them. Kind of obscure, not really my thing, but an alternate interpretation. On your other point, there are plenty of (married) people who struggle with similar issues, wanting a righteous companion. I know our Father in Heaven loves us all, and wants what is best for us. If we are faithful, no reward, blessing will be denied us. Sometimes we just can't see that far ahead. That's what makes it tough.mmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447304784679754629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099884500208564058.post-51422692538868349712010-03-08T06:18:07.846-08:002010-03-08T06:18:07.846-08:00ok- talk to me like i am a 3 year old...is this me...ok- talk to me like i am a 3 year old...is this meaning there are 7 specific women taking a hold of joseph? i am so bad with scriptures. i read, but i dont ponder. the only reason this one caught my attention is the possible ramifications for single women. maybe that interpretation is too literal, too pedestrian. I DONT KNOW! i appreciate any insight. thanks for your comment.noybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677268663318440222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099884500208564058.post-29906039349766797902010-03-07T16:23:31.385-08:002010-03-07T16:23:31.385-08:00Sorry for the length, but I read this recently and...Sorry for the length, but I read this recently and thought you might be interested in an alternate interpretation of Isaiah 4:1<br />"In Isaiah, too, there is an apocalyptic reference to the name Joseph, in connection with the establishement of the Kingdom of God. That Prophet (ch 3) describes the judgement on his people and the dissolution of the social order, as a consequence of greed, selfishness, and indulgence in luxury by the "upper classes" . He then predicts (Ch 4) the restoration, when "the branch of the Lord" - "the righteous branch", of II Nephi - shall be "beautiful and glorious". At the beginning of this time of restoration, Isaiah says, something unusual is to occur "Seven women shall take hold of one man," and ask him for the privilege of bearing his name, "to take away our reproach." This, we say, may well be considered as an allusion to the name and mission of the Prophet Joseph; for Joseph is said to mean "God hath taken away my reproach" (Gen 30:23)." Doctrine and Covenants Commentary, Deseret Book 1955 Hyrum M. Smith (Council of the Twelve) and Janne M. Sjodahl. Publication Committee - Joseph Fielding Smith, Harold B. Lee, Marion G. Romney.mmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447304784679754629noreply@blogger.com