23:6-9 - "...it is not expedient that we should have a king..."
These verses expound upon the idea of why it's not such a good idea to have a king. If we were all righteous, then it would work pretty well. Really...just about any type of government would work well...if everyone is righteous and seeks to help those around them. Some types of government would work better than others, but you can still make them work.
23:21-22 - "...Nevertheless the Lord seeth fit to chasten his people; yea, he trieth their patience and their faith..."
This will happen to all of us, and we must be ready for it. If we put our trust in the Lord, we will be lifted up at the last day. If we truly understood "putting our trust in him," then we would trust his commandments and teachings...and followthem. We would believe in him and believe hiim. Being lifted up at the last day is a great blessing, so it requires work!
23:21-22 - "...whosoever putteth his trust in him the same shall be lifted up at the last day..."
Our faith and patience will be tried. It's part of life. Realizing this will help us during those times. We can have hope that we will be lifted up even after the trial of our faith. Yes it takes work. But the blessings far outweigh the costs.
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