Well I invited my neighbor over for family night. She seemed happy to come and grateful to able to ask some questions. She declined dinner (I don't know why, that would be the main reason I would go. hehe.) but came over afterwards. We sang Jesus wants me for a sun beam! and prayed and then Matt gave the lesson by Pres Uchdorf from the Jan Friend. We talked a bit then sang I am a child of God, said a closing prayer and then the kids went upstairs to play and we were able to have a nice discussion. She asked lots of questions. And like the time before, it was just strange to me. I know what I believe, and not a ton of what others do, and it is just surprising some of the questions that they have that I just take for granted that I know. I would never think to ask some of the questions.
She of course asked about the whole polygamy thing and Matt simply explained that it is not practiced anymore, and hasn't been for over a hundred years. He said that we don't know why Joseph Smith was asked to live the law but we know that it was asked of him by God. And then Matt said something that I had never thought of before. He said that he didn't know why Joseph Smith was asked to live the law of polygamy. However , he said that Joseph had been curious as to why ancient prophets had lived the law, and asked God why they had. God answered Joseph's prayer and told him the reason that those prophets were commanded to live polygamy. So because Joseph knew the answer of why polygamy was practiced he was then commanded to live it for a time.
I never thought of it that way before, that he had asked why prophets of old had been asked to live it, he was given the knowledge, and then command himself because he knew. I thought that was interesting, and isn't it so much like life? That when we gain new understanding in this church we are held more accountable, and required to live that way. Especially once we understand why we are supposed to do certain things. I don't know about you, but I'm going to stop asking "why polygamy?" :) hehe.
I doubt that my friend thought the same things I did, but I hope Matt's answer sufficed. We talked about a lot of great topics and she thanked us for having her over. It was a great evening and I was so grateful for the experience. Especially when I ended up having to give my talk in sacrament meeting that sunday! Talk about cutting it close.
My Advice: Same as before
What will I do next: See if she wants to come again.
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