I love movies and I often find analogies in many of them. Many think I am crazy, and I probably am, but one of my favorites is the analogy between the great 1985 hit "The Goonies" & the plan of salvation. For starters......we are all on a quest for our own treasure, that of eternal life/exaltation.
The goonies had the treasure map, the copper stone, etc. We have a living prophet, scriptures, general conference, church magazines/books, church meetings, temples, etc. to help us learn the things that we need to know to gain our "treasure."
The goonies had the Fratelli's that were trying to keep them from reaching the treasure, as well as boobie traps and Troy and his friends. Satan doesn't want us to obtain our treasure, and there are other obstacles and trials that we have to overcome as well. On the other hand we have many friends and family on our side that supporting us along the way and helping us make it.
When the goonies get to the bone-piano scene, Andy is tested to see if she paid enough attention in her piano classes to allow them to continue on their journey rather than halting their progression. Have we paid attention and learned enough to be able to pass our tests?
When they finally arrive at the pirate ship, the treasure is greater than they had imagined. Once they get to the beach.....the end of their search, all of their loved ones are there to meet them.
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Ya' know Trish? My husband will be thrilled that there is actually some meaning that can be drawn out of that movie. He loves it! Thanks for the enlightenment! And thanks again for all the work at the reunion!
Hugs!
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