Every time I see another missionary's blog and there is an analogy or some other comparison, I think of something I once heard. While comparing Mormons and our culture to other "normal" people, the situation was brought up of accidentally killing the family cat. Normal response: "That's so sad!" Our response: "There's a lesson in this!"
It just goes to emphasize how amazing the Gospel can be. Almost anything in the world can be related to some principle or aspect of it. To begin what will likely be quite a few of these comparisons, I've chosen something rather fascinating to the "guy" in me. Thermite.
Usually composed of two simple ingredients, when properly mixed and lighted it can reach absolutely amazing temperatures. As you can see in this and many other videos out there, not much can withstand the power of lighted thermite. It burns at temperatures up to 2500°C, can't be smothered (by lack of oxygen. Only by lack of heat), and is just awesome!
A thermite reaction is made up of three things (for my comparison): rust, aluminum, and ignition. Two of those ingredients are common and can be acquired without too much worry. The ignition is a bit trickier, but if you know where to go it becomes a little easier. I'll go through one by one, each item in a separate post to get this comparison straight.
Thermite makes the Lorax weep. But seriously, if everything is an allegory for something else, sometimes it's refreshing to just read narrative text, with no imagery, sub-text or allusion. I look forward to what you'll write next!
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ReplyDelete"This morning I read 2Nephi 11:4 "My soul delighteth in proving unto my people the truth of the coming of Christ; for, for this end hath the law of Moses been given; and all things which have been given of God from thr beginning of the world, unto man, are the typifying of him." Thought of this blog entry. It all testifies of Him. You can find similarities, examples, object lessons that teach truth in everything! Love your missionary blog! Can we invite the ward to read it?"
Comparisons and object lessons, stories, demonstrations, and likening are all listed as important teaching methods in "Teaching No Greater Call."
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