Alma 31:17

But thou art the same yesterday, today, and forever; and thou hast elected us that we shall be saved, whilst all around us are elected to be cast by the high brass down to hell; for the which Holiness, O God, we thank thee . . .

There is much in this verse to think about. What is the character of God? Can holiness and wrath both described him? Does he care for all his children? Does he choose some and bring his word to them alone?

And the biggest question of all - do we Latter-Day Saints see the world in such an us-versus-them mentality. "We" have the saving ordinances and "they" don't.

I have to admit that it is easy to get caught in that mindset about the restoration. Do we use what we have be given to condemn others?  "We have all the blessings of the restoration and those who don't accept "the gospel" can never be exalted."

I choose to look at all mankind with"Power of Yet" mindset. This includes Latter-Day Saints. 

None of us have reached our full potential yet. 

None of us knows all the truth yet. 

None of us is ready to live with God yet. 

None of us has conquered our human weaknesses yet.

Perhaps we should also remember that without Jesus' sanctifying and healing power none of us will ever become that perfected being that we want to be.

I also think we should add the "Power of Ever" (my phrase)

None of us should look down upon another human being - ever. 

None of us should think himself better than another - ever. 

And finally I add the "Power of What?"

As a Latter-day Saint I must always ask myself these questions: 

What does God expect of me? 

What do I do with the blessings I have been given? 

What is it about the gospel that has made a difference in my life? 

What is my responsibility to others?

If you want to learn more about the Growth Mindset, check out https://www.kitchentableclassroom.com/growth-mindset-quotes-for-kids-parents/

And ESPECIALLY if you find yourself caught in the trap of self condemnation and regret and you are not enjoying your life, check these out and think about what this all means.  Sometimes as Latter-day Saints we are so afraid of making mistakes.  We forget that the Atonement of Jesus Christ is a gift given to us so that we can learn how to become agents of our own destiny, make mistakes, and never be stopped from progressing because of those mistakes.  The Gospel should feel like a Latter-day Growth Mindset!