There is a warning against carrying burdens of iniquity because of vanity:
"Wo unto them that draw iniquity with cords of vanity, and sin as it were with a cart rope" (18).President Harold B. Lee described how sin is like a burden:
“If I were to ask you what is the heaviest burden one may have to bear in this life, what would you answer? The heaviest burden that one has to bear in this life is the burden of sin” (in Conference Report, Apr. 1973, 177; or Ensign, July 1973, 122).Repentance is really an amazing thing. It helps us lift up the burdens we've placed on ourselves. Sometimes we are too proud and not humble enough to turn to the Savior and let him take our burdens from us. It can be a difficult process. But it is worth it. You can stand up straight and more fully enjoy life.
Verse 20 is a verse we hear a lot these days. It reads:
"Wo unto them that call evil good, and good evil, that put darkness for light, and light for darkness, that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!"We see that often in our lives. The world around us says "of course this is ok!" when it really isn't. Many have lost their moral compass and are saying that immoral things are actually good. There are so many examples in life that you can't imagine actually living in the world without guidance. But this is why we have modern revelation and prophets on the earth today. They can help us find the right path through all these traps and obstacles. As President James E. Faust said:
“The gap between what is popular and what is righteous is widening. As prophesied by Isaiah, many today ‘call evil good, and good evil’ [Isaiah 5:20]. Revelations from the prophets of God are not like offerings at the cafeteria, some to be selected and others disregarded” (in Conference Report, Oct. 2003, 21; or Ensign, Nov. 2003, 22).Thus, remember to humble yourselves and repent, sticking to the path that leads to real joy. It'll definitely be worth it.
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