Mormon admired Captain Moroni, a military leader who had successfully defended his people against a major invasion by their enemies. When Mormon described Moroni, he spoke of his physical abilities ("a strong and a mighty man"), his intellectual abilities ("a man of a perfect understanding"), his love for others ("a man who did labor exceedingly for... Continue Reading →
What Does the Book of Mormon Teach About Education?
This week marks the beginning of a new school year. As my children return to school, I've been thinking about what the Book of Mormon teaches about education. Here are a few key principles: Principle #1: Education begins at home. In the very first sentence of the Book of Mormon, Nephi praises his parents and... Continue Reading →
If All Men Had Been…Like Unto Moroni – Alma 48:11-13, 17
11 And Moroni was a strong and a mighty man; he was a man of a perfect understanding; yea, a man that did not delight in bloodshed; a man whose soul did joy in the liberty and the freedom of his country, and his brethren from bondage and slavery;12 Yea, a man whose heart did... Continue Reading →
He Caused That They Should Be Taught – Mosiah 1:2
2 And it came to pass that he had three sons; and he called their names Mosiah, and Helorum, and Helaman. And he caused that they should be taught in all the language of his fathers, that thereby they might become men of understanding; and that they might know concerning the prophecies which had been... Continue Reading →
He Was Learned – Jacob 7:4-5
4 And he was learned, that he had a perfect knowledge of the language of the people; wherefore, he could use much flattery, and much power of speech, according to the power of the devil.5 And he had hope to shake me from the faith, notwithstanding the many revelations and the many things which I... Continue Reading →
He That Will Not Harden His Heart – Alma 12:9-11
9 And now Alma began to expound these things unto him, saying: It is given unto many to know the mysteries of God; nevertheless they are laid under a strict command that they shall not impart only according to the portion of his word which he doth grant unto the children of men, according to... Continue Reading →
Have Ye Inquired of the Lord? – 1 Nephi 15:2, 8-9
2 And it came to pass that I beheld my brethren, and they were disputing one with another concerning the things which my father had spoken unto them. 8 And I said unto them: Have ye inquired of the Lord? 9 And they said unto me: We have not; for the Lord maketh no such... Continue Reading →
Even As Plain As Word Can Be – 2 Nephi 32:7
7 And now I, Nephi, cannot say more; the Spirit stoppeth mine utterance, and I am left to mourn because of the unbelief, and the wickedness, and the ignorance, and the stiffneckedness of men; for they will not search knowledge, nor understand great knowledge, when it is given unto them in plainness, even as plain... Continue Reading →
Since I Wrote, I Have Inquired of the Lord – 3 Nephi 28:36-37
36 And now behold, as I spake concerning those whom the Lord hath chosen, yea, even three who were caught up into the heavens, that I knew not whether they were cleansed from mortality to immortality--37 But behold, since I wrote, I have inquired of the Lord, and he hath made it manifest unto me... Continue Reading →
