2 And about the time that Ammaron hid up the records unto the Lord, he came unto me, (I being about ten years of age, and I began to be learned somewhat after the manner of the learning of my people) and Ammaron said unto me: I perceive that thou art a sober child, and... Continue Reading →
Mormon 8:12 Whoso Receiveth This Record, and Shall Not Condemn It…
12 And whoso receiveth this record, and shall not condemn it because of the imperfections which are in it, the same shall know of greater things than these. Behold, I am Moroni; and were it possible, I would make all things known unto you.(Mormon 8:12)In order to receive revelation from God, we must establish an... Continue Reading →
Mormon 6:17 That Jesus, Who Stood With Open Arms to Receive You
17 O ye fair ones, how could ye have departed from the ways of the Lord! O ye fair ones, how could ye have rejected that Jesus, who stood with open arms to receive you!(Mormon 6:17)What a sad picture Mormon paints in these chapters! Jesus Christ, who is so powerful that He can roll the... Continue Reading →
Mormon 3:12 Nevertheless It Was Without Faith
12 Behold, I had led them, notwithstanding their wickedness I had led them many times to battle, and had loved them, according to the love of God which was in me, with all my heart; and my soul had been poured out in prayer unto my God all the day long for them; nevertheless, it... Continue Reading →
Mormon 1:15 Being Somewhat of a Sober Mind
15 And I, being fifteen years of age and being somewhat of a sober mind, therefore I was visited of the Lord, and tasted and knew of the goodness of Jesus.(Mormon 1:15)What does it mean to be "of a sober mind?" I don't think it means to be morose or solitary. I think a sober... Continue Reading →