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Monday, April 28, 2014

Lion King Pt III

The Lesson is interrupted when the news is made known of hyenas in the Pride Lands. Hyenas, being the natural enemy to lions would not be welcome int he territory. The hyena are portrayed in the movie as creatures of pleasure, often even morbid joys. They often allow their desires to rule over them instead of thinking things trough. The scripture best applying to this set up is Mosiah 3:19, simplified it is the natural man (our pleasures and desires controlling our actions) is an enemy to God.
When Simba asks, "Dad, Can't I come?" Mufasa gravely replies, "no, Son." As a protection to his young cub Mufasa seems to be denying Simba some "fun." As the movie progresses we see quite the opposite. There are laws that have been set up as a protection for the followers of Christ, or as are better known, Commandments. Theses protect rather than hold back. For example, the Word of Wisdom is God's command to abstain from alcohol consumption, drinking green, white, or black teas and coffee and the use of illegal drugs. These may seem like it's too strict in a world nearly consumed by it. Yet as people notice when presented those things by peers feel more confident in refusing the possible addiction. This is  a protectorate, not a hindrance.

We see, then Zazoo leading Simba home, Zazoo seems in a way to be a for of the Holy Ghost, as he is with Simba he is a guide, and warner, and a comforter. We see this role come more into play as we go along, but for now is is a comforter. Simba, frustrated that he was not able to join his father with removing the hyena, is comforted by Zazoo as he tells of what Simba will be able to do when he grows up. The Holy Ghost is described on several occasions as the comforter. As in Moroni 8:26. One of the roles of the Holy Ghost is to give comfort to those who need it. While Zazoo is providing that role right at this moment.

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