9 And now, in your epistle you have censured me, but it mattereth not; I am not angry, but do rejoice in the greatness of your heart. I, Pahoran, do not seek for power, save only to retain my judgment-seat that I may preserve the rights and the liberty of my people. My soul standeth... Continue Reading →
Because I Have Told You the Truth – Mosiah 13:3-4
3 Touch me not, for God shall smite you if ye lay your hands upon me, for I have not delivered the message which the Lord sent me to deliver; neither have I told you that which ye requested that I should tell; therefore, God will not suffer that I shall be destroyed at this... Continue Reading →
They Were Wroth – Mosiah 10:14-16
14 And his brethren were wroth with him because they understood not the dealings of the Lord; they were also wroth with him upon the waters because they hardened their hearts against the Lord. 15 And again, they were wroth with him when they had arrived in the promised land, because they said that he... Continue Reading →
Blessed Are the Peacemakers – 3 Nephi 12:9
9 And blessed are all the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.(3 Nephi 12:9)Jesus was a peacemaker. He continually worked to diffuse tension between people. For example:When Martha complained that Mary wasn't helping with food preparation, He both acknowledged Martha's feelings and endorsed Mary's actions: "Martha, Martha, thou art careful and... Continue Reading →
Because of My Flesh – 2 Nephi 4:27-29
27 And why should I yield to sin, because of my flesh? Yea, why should I give way to temptations, that the evil one have place in my heart to destroy my peace and afflict my soul? Why am I angry because of mine enemy? 28 Awake, my soul! No longer droop in sin. Rejoice,... Continue Reading →
Being a Man of Much Passion – Alma 50:28-31
28 And it came to pass that when the people of Morianton, who were led by a man whose name was Morianton, found that the people of Lehi had fled to the camp of Moroni, they were exceedingly fearful lest the army of Moroni should come upon them and destroy them.29 Therefore, Morianton put it... Continue Reading →
He Was Exceedingly Wroth – Alma 49:27-28
27 Yea, he was exceedingly wroth, and he did curse God, and also Moroni, swearing with an oath that he would drink his blood; and this because Moroni had kept the commandments of God in preparing for the safety of his people.28 And it came to pass, that on the other hand, the people of... Continue Reading →
And They Would Not Hear – Alma 21:10
10 And it came to pass as he began to expound these things unto them they were angry with him, and began to mock him; and they would not hear the words which he spake.(Alma 21:10)I would summarize this verse in the following way:anger --> mocking --> not listeningHow often do we gravitate to sarcasm... Continue Reading →
He That Is Built Upon the Rock – 2 Nephi 28:28
28 And in fine, wo unto all those who tremble, and are angry because of the truth of God! For behold, he that is built upon the rock receiveth it with gladness; and he that is built upon a sandy foundation trembleth lest he shall fall.(2 Nephi 28:28)Two negative emotions are associated with rejecting God's... Continue Reading →
1 Nephi 16:22-23 I, Nephi, Did Make Out of Wood a Bow
22 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, did speak much unto my brethren, because they had hardened their hearts again, even unto complaining against the Lord their God. 23 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, did make out of wood a bow, and out of a straight stick, an arrow; wherefore,... Continue Reading →