Being an Example

Alma 20:26-27

"And when he saw that Ammon had no desire to destroy him, and when he also saw the great love he had for his son Lamoni, he was astonished exceedingly, and said: Because this is all that thou hast desired, that I would release thy brethren, and suffer that my son Lamoni should retain his kingdom, behold, I will grant unto you that my son may retain his kingdom from this time and forever; and I will govern him no more-
    and I will also grant unto thee that thy brethren may be cast out of prison, and thou and thy brethren may come unto me, in my kingdom; for I shall greatly desire to see thee. For the king was greatly astonished at the words which he had spoken, and also at the words which had been spoken by his son Lamoni, therefore he was desirous to learn them."


The king was amazed that Alma did not want power and glory. He was more amazed that he love his son and his brethren enough to plead for their lives. This impressed the king enough that he granted Alma his wishes and also wanted to learn more about his lifestyle. Alma lived the gospel and was an example to the king. The king recognized Alma's good qualities and wanted to learn more about them. Alma's example lead to the king being taught the gospel.