9 For behold, this is written for the intent that ye may believe that; and if ye believe that ye will believe this also; and if ye believe this ye will know concerning your fathers, and also the marvelous works which were wrought by the power of God among them.(Mormon 7:9)First, a couple of definitions:This... Continue Reading →
That Awful Fear of Death – Mormon 6:7
7 And it came to pass that my people, with their wives and their children, did now behold the armies of the Lamanites marching towards them; and with that awful fear of death which fills the breasts of all the wicked, did they await to receive them.(Mormon 6:7)When we are not well-grounded spiritually, we may... Continue Reading →
As Chaff Before the Wind – Mormon 5:16-18
16 For behold, the Spirit of the Lord hath already ceased to strive with their fathers; and they are without Christ and God in the world; and they are driven about as chaff before the wind.17 They were once a delightsome people, and they had Christ for their shepherd; yea, they were led even by... Continue Reading →
“From Whence Their Blessings Come” – Mormon 5:10
10 And now behold, this I speak unto their seed, and also to the Gentiles who have care for the house of Israel, that realize and know from whence their blessings come.(Mormon 5:10)Ingratitude is a result of ignorance. When we fail to understand or acknowledge the source of the blessings we enjoy, we become self-centered... Continue Reading →
But Behold, I Was Without Hope – Mormon 5:1-2
1 And it came to pass that I did go forth among the Nephites, and did repent of the oath which I had made that I would no more assist them; and they gave me command again of their armies, for they looked upon me as though I could deliver them from their afflictions.2 But... Continue Reading →
It Was Because…the Nephites Went Up – Mormon 4:4
4 And it was because the armies of the Nephites went up unto the Lamanites that they began to be smitten; for were it not for that, the Lamanites could have had no power over them.(Mormon 4:4)Our motives determine our decisions. The Nephites wanted vengeance. This unrighteous motivation caused them to overreach, to initiate a... Continue Reading →
Vengeance Is Mine – Mormon 3:14-15
14 And when they had sworn by all that had been forbidden them by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, that they would go up unto their enemies to battle, and avenge themselves of the blood of their brethren, behold the voice of the Lord came unto me, saying:15 Vengeance is mine, and I will... Continue Reading →
I Did Cry Unto This People, But It Was in Vain – Mormon 3:3
3 And I did cry unto this people, but it was in vain; and they did not realize that it was the Lord that had spared them, and granted unto them a chance for repentance. And behold they did harden their hearts against the Lord their God.(Mormon 3:3)Was Mormon a successful missionary? Yes. He taught... Continue Reading →
My Heart Did Sorrow Because of This – Mormon 2:25-27
25 And it came to pass that we did contend with an army of thirty thousand against an army of fifty thousand. And it came to pass that we did stand before them with such firmness that they did flee from before us.26 And it came to pass that when they had fled we did... Continue Reading →
Sorrowing…Unto Repentance – Mormon 2:12-13
12 And it came to pass that when I, Mormon, saw their lamentation and their mourning and their sorrow before the Lord, my heart did begin to rejoice within me, knowing the mercies and the long-suffering of the Lord, therefore supposing that he would be merciful unto them that they would again become a righteous... Continue Reading →