42 And it came to pass that the wicked part of the people began again to build up the secret oaths and combinations of Gadianton.43 And also the people who were called the people of Nephi began to be proud in their hearts, because of their exceeding riches, and become vain like unto their brethren,... Continue Reading →
Costly Apparel – 4 Nephi 1:24-25
24 And now, in this two hundred and first year there began to be among them those who were lifted up in pride, such as the wearing of costly apparel, and all manner of fine pearls, and of the fine things of the world.25 And from that time forth they did have their goods and... Continue Reading →
Some Did Return Railing for Railing – 3 Nephi 6:13
13 Some were lifted up in pride, and others were exceedingly humble; some did return railing for railing, while others would receive railing and persecution and all manner of afflictions, and would not turn and revile again, but were humble and penitent before God.(3 Nephi 6:13)One characteristic of a proud person is that they retaliate... Continue Reading →
Ye Do Not Remember the Lord Your God – Helaman 13:22
22 Ye do not remember the Lord your God in the things with which he hath blessed you, but ye do always remember your riches, not to thank the Lord your God for them; yea, your hearts are not drawn out unto the Lord, but they do swell with great pride, unto boasting, and unto... Continue Reading →
There Arose a Division Among the People – Helaman 10:1-2
1 And it came to pass that there arose a division among the people, insomuch that they divided hither and thither and went their ways, leaving Nephi alone, as he was standing in the midst of them.2 And it came to pass that Nephi went his way towards his own house, pondering upon the things... Continue Reading →
Because of Your Exceedingly Great Riches – Helaman 7:26
26 Yea, wo shall come unto you because of that pride which ye have suffered to enter your hearts, which has lifted you up beyond that which is good because of your exceedingly great riches!(Helaman 7:26)The circumstances of life can create illusions about our capabilities. We must be careful not to buy into those illusions... Continue Reading →
Stronger and Stronger in Their Humility – Helaman 3:35-36
35 Nevertheless they did fast and pray oft, and did wax stronger and stronger in their humility, and firmer and firmer in the faith of Christ, unto the filling their souls with joy and consolation, yea, even to the purifying and the sanctification of their hearts, which sanctification cometh because of their yielding their hearts... Continue Reading →
They Grew Rich in Their Own Eyes – Alma 45:24
24 But they grew proud, being lifted up in their hearts, because of their exceedingly great riches; therefore they grew rich in their own eyes, and would not give heed to their words, to walk uprightly before God.(Alma 45:24)The people became rich, and as a result, "they grew rich in their own eyes." What does... Continue Reading →
We Are Not of Your Faith – Alma 44:9
9 Behold, we are not of your faith; we do not believe that it is God that has delivered us into your hands; but we believe that it is your cunning that has preserved you from our swords. Behold, it is your breastplates and your shields that have preserved you.(Alma 44:9)Pride is insidious. It tells... Continue Reading →
“Have Ye Spiritually Been Born of God?” – Alma 5:14
14 And now behold, I ask of you, my brethren of the church, have ye spiritually been born of God? Have ye received his image in your countenances? Have ye experienced this mighty change in your hearts?(Alma 5:14)What if Alma's questions were added to the temple recommend interview? Can you imagine sitting across from a... Continue Reading →