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How Can I Be More Humble?
It’s hard to feel that you are sufficiently humble. If you did, you might not be. — Henry B. Eyring, “Come Unto Christ,” BYU Speeches, 29 Oct 1989 The word “humble” (or “humbled”) appears 68 times in the Book of … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Nephi 15, 1 Nephi 16, 2 Nephi 31, Alma 13, Alma 32, Alma 34, Alma 37, Alma 48, Alma 5, Ether 12, Mosiah 27, Mosiah 3, Mosiah 4
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What Does It Mean to Harden Your Heart?
Shortly after Nephi’s family left their comfortable home in Jerusalem and began camping in the wilderness, Nephi prayed to understand “the mysteries of God.” In response, he tells us that God visited him “and did soften my heart that I … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Nephi 12, 1 Nephi 15, 1 Nephi 17, 1 Nephi 18, 1 Nephi 2, 1 Nephi 7, 2 Nephi 5, Alma 24, Alma 62
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What Is A Contrite Spirit?
Contrite means “crushed.” The English word descends from the Latin word contritus, which means literally “worn out” or “ground to pieces” (“contrite,” Online Etymology Dictionary). When the word appears in the King James Version of the Bible, it is a translation … Continue reading
Why Is It Good to Be Submissive?
King Benjamin taught that our natural state is contrary to God’s will. He further explained that God is willing to help us overcome this state and become saints through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. However, in order to receive this … Continue reading
What is the Relationship Between Faith and Humility?
faith – Complete trust or confidence in someone or something humility – The quality of having a modest or low view of one’s importance (Oxford Dictionary) Are the attributes of faith and humility in conflict with each other, or is … Continue reading
Nephi’s Sermon on the Words of Isaiah – 2 Nephi 11-33
Setting After telling the story of his family’s journey from Jerusalem to the promised land, sharing his father’s final words to each of his sons, describing the rift between him and his older brothers after his father’s death, and sharing … Continue reading
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Moroni’s Message About Faith – Ether 12
Setting After introducing the final prophet of the Jaredite nation—Ether—Moroni paused in his narrative to teach his modern readers about faith. Purpose Moroni’s objective in writing this chapter was to encourage us to have faith in Jesus Christ, so that … Continue reading
