"Behold, thy sins are forgiven thee, and thou art an elect lady, whom I have called. Murmur not because of the things which thou hast not seen, for they are withheld from thee and from the world, which is wisdom in me in a time to come. " Doctrine and Covenants 25:3-4“Emma Smith was human, possessing many of the characteristics which are found in most of us. Being the wife of the man whom the Almighty had blessed, she felt, as most women would have felt under like circumstances, that she was entitled to some special favors. It was difficult for her to understand why she could not view the plates, the Urim and Thummim, and other sacred things, which view had been given to special witnesses. At times this human thought caused her to murmur and ask the question of the Prophet why she was denied this privilege.” (Joseph Fielding Smith, Church History and Modern Revelation, 1:125.)
These scriptures and comments by a prophet give me a lot of courage. Emma was a great woman but not infallible. From time to time, she had difficulty understanding God's ways and commands. Yet, she was called an elect lady. God knew her heart, accepted her, and allowed her to repent. She went on to be called to positions of leadership and more. God is so good in that He allows us to grow into elect ladies that he knows and loves.
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