Amaleki's admonition to his future readers is echoed by Moroni at the end of the Book of Mormon. Both prophets emphasized the importance of believing in God's gifts, in committing fully to Him, and in coming to Christ in order to receive His saving power.
Amaleki
Amaleki's father knew "of no revelation." How did Amaleki come to write such a powerful testimony? He had no children, and his brother was gone. Was he alone? Like Amaleki, we can contribute meaningfully, regardless of our background and circumstances.
The Plan of Salvation
God has a fabulous plan for us. Book of Mormon prophets call it by various titles, including the plan of happiness, the plan of redemption, and the plan of salvation. As Patrick Kearon observed, these titles remind us that God intends to save us.
“The Words Which I Had Often Heard”
Nephi and Jacob taught the next generation by speaking frequently of Christ. Enos tells us that these words eventually sunk in, but the process took some time. We need to keep teaching, even when we don't see the results we hoped for right away.
The Joy of the Saints
Enos prayed all day long because of his father's words about "the joy of the saints." He must have detected a gap between that description and his own experience. God created us to be joyful, and His gospel can bring the greatest happiness into our lives.
Enos – Words of Mormon: “He Worketh in Me to Do According to His Will” (April 15-21)
1. Some blessings come only after we exercise faith. 2. Written records are important. 3. A consistent practice of fasting and prayer helps us draw closer to Christ. 4. God knows all things including the future. 5. Leadership requires effort and patience.
Being Wise
We often think of wisdom as something we gain over time, but Jacob urges us to "be wise," implying that we can make better use of the wisdom we have already gained. We do this by slowing down and by thinking about the potential consequences of our actions
Becoming Unshakeable
God will shake the heavens and the earth so that only unshakeable things remain. His work is unshakeable, and we can become unshakeable with His help. Jacob explained that his faith became unshakeable through scripture study and personal revelation.
“Taking Strength Unto Themselves”
When the olive trees all produced bad fruit, the servant explained that the branches had overpowered the roots, "taking strength unto themselves." In our daily lives, we need to make sure that our activities support our goals instead of overpowering them.
“The Roots are Good”
In the Allegory of the Olive Tree, when a tree was producing bad fruit, the servant reminded the leader that the roots were still good. When you're working on a worthy goal and encounter setbacks, don't give up. Remember the goodness of the roots.