This week's Come Follow Me study.
I checked both rsc.byu.edu and josephsmithpapers.org, and found a relevant scholarly source from the Neal A. Maxwell Institute.
Morgan Davis's "On Bended Rules: Reflections on 2 Chronicles 14–20; 26; 30" examines instances in these Old Testament chapters where adherence to the Law of Moses was adjusted due to circumstances. The article contrasts King Uzziah's prideful attempt to perform priestly duties, which resulted in leprosy, with King Hezekiah's humble decision to celebrate Passover in the second month with ritually unclean participants, for which the Lord heard his prayer and healed the people. Davis suggests that God differentiates between bending rules out of self-exaltation and doing so with humility to seek a holy relationship with Him. The full article can be found at https://maxwellinstitute.byu.edu/old-testament-reflections/.
How does the article's distinction between prideful presumption (Uzziah) and humble covenant-seeking (Hezekiah) deepen our understanding of what it truly means to "seek the Lord" in times of adversity?
Considering today's intention to consciously turn to the Lord in prayer with a humble heart, how might understanding the disposition behind Uzziah's and Hezekiah's actions influence your own approach to prayer and trust in God's power when facing challenges?