The Sacrament

     Throughout the scriptures there are several descriptions of the Sacrament.  One of these accounts is in Luke 22 and another is in 3 Nephi, and another in Corinthians.  When Luke and Nephi they describe the sacrament, they explain that it has been given to the people, but Paul, in his letters to the Corinthians invites them to take the sacrament.  I am not sure why this difference is, but it is interesting to note
       Another difference between Paul's account of the sacrament and Nephi's, is when to not partake of the sacrament.  Paul says that everyone needs to examine themselves to see if they are worthy to take the sacrament.  Nephi says that we should forbid those unworthy to take the sacrament and minister unto them until they are worthy. I think that both of these counsels are important.  Today we have bishops who can help us determine our worthiness, and help us become worthy if we are not.  However, we still have a duty to not take the sacrament if we are not worthy.  Paul warns that when we partake of the sacrament we are drinking damnation to ourselves.

       I was wondering what I could to to make the sacrament more meaningful to me on Sunday and throughout the week.  The biggest thing that I could think of was preparing for the sacrament.  This can be done by coming to church early and listening to the prelude music or reading the scriptures, doing necessary repentance, and pondering how to be better next week.  We can also set goals for the next week.  One thing that I thought would be particularly helpful is to come to sacrament meetings with questions that you have been wondering about.  Sacrament is a great time to receive personal revelation.  Throughout the week, we can remember to keep the Savior in our hearts and try our best to exemplify him.