Nephi's brothers blamed him for breaking his bow, but their own bows had previously "lost their springs." Blaming and complaining may have come naturally, but they were not helpful. We need to override those thought patterns and engage in positive action.
Was Captain Moroni Right to Chastise Pahoran so Harshly?
I wrote yesterday about the difference between complaining and raising issues. I shared Helaman's letter to Captain Moroni as a good example of raising in important issue without complaining. One of my readers responded with another good example: a subsequent letter from Captain Moroni to the Pahoran, the chief judge, requesting more troops be sent.... Continue Reading →
Is It Wrong to Complain?
Lehi's journey to the American continent mirrors Moses's earlier journey to the land of Israel in many ways. One of those similarities is the incessant murmuring by some people during the journey. The children of Israel complained about bitter water (Exodus 15:23-25), about a lack of food (Exodus 16:1-15), and about a lack of water... Continue Reading →
Rejoice, O My Heart – 2 Nephi 4:28-30
28 Awake, my soul! No longer droop in sin. Rejoice, O my heart, and give place no more for the enemy of my soul. 29 Do not anger again because of mine enemies. Do not slacken my strength because of mine afflictions. 30 Rejoice, O my heart, and cry unto the Lord, and say: O... Continue Reading →