12 And the people began to be distinguished by ranks, according to their riches and their chances for learning; yea, some were ignorant because of their poverty, and others did receive great learning because of their riches. 13 Some were lifted up in pride, and others were exceedingly humble; some did return railing for railing,... Continue Reading →
He That Hath the Spirit of Contention Is Not of Me – 3 Nephi 11:29-30
29 For verily, verily I say unto you, he that hath the spirit of contention is not of me, but is of the devil, who is the father of contention, and he stirreth up the hearts of men to contend with anger, one with another. 30 Behold, this is not my doctrine, to stir up... Continue Reading →
There Was No Contention in All the Land – 4 Nephi 1:15-18
15 And it came to pass that there was no contention in the land, because of the love of God which did dwell in the hearts of the people.16 And there were no envyings, nor strifes, nor tumults, nor whoredoms, nor lyings, nor murders, nor any manner of lasciviousness; and surely there could not be... Continue Reading →
“Partakers of the Heavenly Gift” – 4 Nephi 1:2-3
2 And it came to pass in the thirty and sixth year, the people were all converted unto the Lord, upon all the face of the land, both Nephites and Lamanites, and there were no contentions and disputations among them, and every man did deal justly one with another.3 And they had all things common... Continue Reading →
Because of So Much Contention – Helaman 1:18
18 And it came to pass that because of so much contention and so much difficulty in the government, that they had not kept sufficient guards in the land of Zarahemla; for they had supposed that the Lamanites durst not come into the heart of their lands to attack that great city Zarahemla.(Helaman 1:18)The Nephites... Continue Reading →
There Should Be No Persecution – Alma 1:21-24
21 Now there was a strict law among the people of the church, that there should not any man, belonging to the church, arise and persecute those that did not belong to the church, and that there should be no persecution among themselves.22 Nevertheless, there were many among them who began to be proud, and... Continue Reading →
There Should Be No Contention Among Them – Mosiah 23:15
15 Thus did Alma teach his people, that every man should love his neighbor as himself, that there should be no contention among them.(Mosiah 23:15)A fundamental principle of happy living is to avoid contention. As Mormon tells us in this passage, Alma emphasized this principle after leading his people safely away from the armies of... Continue Reading →
Partakers of the Heavenly Gift – 4 Nephi 1:2-3
2 And it came to pass in the thirty and sixth year, the people were all converted unto the Lord, upon all the face of the land, both Nephites and Lamanites, and there were no contentions and disputations among them, and every man did deal justly one with another.3 And they had all things common... Continue Reading →
Much Dispute and Wonderful Contentions – Alma 2:2-5
2 Now this Amlici had, by his cunning, drawn away much people after him; even so much that they began to be very powerful; and they began to endeavor to establish Amlici to be a king over the people.3 Now this was alarming to the people of the church, and also to all those who... Continue Reading →
3 Nephi 11:29-30 He That Hath the Spirit of Contention Is Not of Me
29 For verily, verily I say unto you, he that hath the spirit of contention is not of me, but is of the devil, who is the father of contention, and he stirreth up the hearts of men to contend with anger, one with another.30 Behold, this is not my doctrine, to stir up the... Continue Reading →