Helaman 11:23
"And in the seventy and ninth year there began to be much strife. But it came to pass that Nephi and Lehi, and many of their brethren who knew concerning the true points of doctrine, having many revelations daily, therefore they did preach unto the people, insomuch that they did put an end to their strife in that same year."
True prophets receive revelation daily and know the doctrine. If we heed their words then there is no need for contention.
Friday, October 31, 2014
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Sanctification
Helaman 3:35
"Nevertheless they did fast and pray oft, and did wax stronger and stronger in their humility, and firmer and firmer in the faith of Christ, unto the filling their souls with joy and consolation, yea, even to the purifying and the sanctification of their hearts, which sanctification cometh because of their yielding their hearts unto God."
Fasting, prayer, humility, and faith will fill our souls with joy! These things will purify us and make us more and more like our Savior.
"Nevertheless they did fast and pray oft, and did wax stronger and stronger in their humility, and firmer and firmer in the faith of Christ, unto the filling their souls with joy and consolation, yea, even to the purifying and the sanctification of their hearts, which sanctification cometh because of their yielding their hearts unto God."
Fasting, prayer, humility, and faith will fill our souls with joy! These things will purify us and make us more and more like our Savior.
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Book of Mormon
Alma 63:13
"Nevertheless, these things were to be kept sacred, and handed down from one generation to another; therefore, in this year, they had been conferred upon Helaman, before the death of Shiblon."
The records were so important that Shiblon had to find someone to keep them before he died. God commanded these records to be kept. They are sacred writ and are scripture. They were preserved for many generations and have been translated by Joseph Smith in the 1800s. We have this record today as the Book of Mormon!
"Nevertheless, these things were to be kept sacred, and handed down from one generation to another; therefore, in this year, they had been conferred upon Helaman, before the death of Shiblon."
The records were so important that Shiblon had to find someone to keep them before he died. God commanded these records to be kept. They are sacred writ and are scripture. They were preserved for many generations and have been translated by Joseph Smith in the 1800s. We have this record today as the Book of Mormon!
Friday, October 17, 2014
Humility
Alma 62:49
"But notwithstanding their riches, or their strength, or their prosperity, they were not lifted up in the pride of their eyes; neither were they slow to remember the Lord their God; but they did humble themselves exceedingly before him."
It is important to remember the Lord at all times. When we are poor and struggling, as well as when we are well off. The Lord is always our source of guidance and comfort. Having a close relationship with Him and humbling ourselves before Him will help us be the best people we can be. We are nothing without the Lord, so why would we ever feel a need to live without Him?
"But notwithstanding their riches, or their strength, or their prosperity, they were not lifted up in the pride of their eyes; neither were they slow to remember the Lord their God; but they did humble themselves exceedingly before him."
It is important to remember the Lord at all times. When we are poor and struggling, as well as when we are well off. The Lord is always our source of guidance and comfort. Having a close relationship with Him and humbling ourselves before Him will help us be the best people we can be. We are nothing without the Lord, so why would we ever feel a need to live without Him?
Monday, October 6, 2014
Happiness
Alma 50:23
"But behold there never was a happier time among the people of Nephi, since the days of Nephi, than in the days of Moroni, yea, even at this time, in the twenty and first year of the reign of the judges."
Moroni lead the people with kindness and boldness. He was not a lazy leader. Even in times of peace, he caused preparations to made and worked hard to fortify all the cities. He did not take the peace for advantage. He knew that he needed to work to keep the peace and protect his people. With this great leader, the people were happy. They knew they were loved by the Lord because they loved Him and served Him daily. They did not become content with where they were at spiritually, but worked on their conversion constantly. This is what makes us happy.
"But behold there never was a happier time among the people of Nephi, since the days of Nephi, than in the days of Moroni, yea, even at this time, in the twenty and first year of the reign of the judges."
Moroni lead the people with kindness and boldness. He was not a lazy leader. Even in times of peace, he caused preparations to made and worked hard to fortify all the cities. He did not take the peace for advantage. He knew that he needed to work to keep the peace and protect his people. With this great leader, the people were happy. They knew they were loved by the Lord because they loved Him and served Him daily. They did not become content with where they were at spiritually, but worked on their conversion constantly. This is what makes us happy.
Friday, October 3, 2014
Wisdom in God
Alma 49:5
"Now at this time the chief captains of the Lamanites were astonished exceedingly, because of the wisdom of the Nephites in preparing their places of security."
The Lamanites did not know the power of God. They did not know the God led the Nephites and told them how to prepare themselves for the upcoming battles. The Nephites were wise because they followed the Lord's counsel and had a righteous leader.
"Now at this time the chief captains of the Lamanites were astonished exceedingly, because of the wisdom of the Nephites in preparing their places of security."
The Lamanites did not know the power of God. They did not know the God led the Nephites and told them how to prepare themselves for the upcoming battles. The Nephites were wise because they followed the Lord's counsel and had a righteous leader.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Leaders
Alma 48:7
"Now it came to pass that while Amalickiah had thus been obtaining power by fraud and deceit, Moroni, on the other hand, had been preparing the minds of the people to be faithful unto the Lord their God."
There is so much contrast between a true believer in Christ and a follower of the devil. One will seek to life you up and help you become better, while the other will drag you down and seek personal gain. Moroni sincerely cared for his people, but Amalickiah only cared to have power and glory. Amalickiah spent his time killing and deceiving while Moroni prepared the people to trust in God and be clean before Him.
"Now it came to pass that while Amalickiah had thus been obtaining power by fraud and deceit, Moroni, on the other hand, had been preparing the minds of the people to be faithful unto the Lord their God."
There is so much contrast between a true believer in Christ and a follower of the devil. One will seek to life you up and help you become better, while the other will drag you down and seek personal gain. Moroni sincerely cared for his people, but Amalickiah only cared to have power and glory. Amalickiah spent his time killing and deceiving while Moroni prepared the people to trust in God and be clean before Him.
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Evil
Alma 47:4
"Now behold, this was the desire of Amalickiah; for he being a very subtle man to do evil therefore he laid the plan in his heart to dethrone the king of the Lamanites."
Amalickiah pretended to be friends with Lehonti as well as the king, but Amalickiah ended up murdering both of them. Lehonti and the king did not expect this at all! Amalickiah, just like the devil, was subtle in his evilness. His whole demeanor was fake. He cared only for power and did whatever it took to gain.
"Now behold, this was the desire of Amalickiah; for he being a very subtle man to do evil therefore he laid the plan in his heart to dethrone the king of the Lamanites."
Amalickiah pretended to be friends with Lehonti as well as the king, but Amalickiah ended up murdering both of them. Lehonti and the king did not expect this at all! Amalickiah, just like the devil, was subtle in his evilness. His whole demeanor was fake. He cared only for power and did whatever it took to gain.
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