Category Archives: Soberness

What Does It Mean to Be Sober?

Posted on April 20, 2019 by

Throughout the Book of Mormon, people who are responsible, disciplined, and serious are referred to as “sober.” Nephi and Jacob both tell us that they taught the gospel with soberness (1 Nephi 18:10, Jacob 6:5). Jacob explains that God expected … Continue reading →

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I Was Visited of the Lord – Mormon 1:14-17

Posted on May 12, 2017 by

14 And there were no gifts from the Lord, and the Holy Ghost did not come upon any, because of their wickedness and unbelief.15 And I, being fifteen years of age and being somewhat of a sober mind, therefore I … Continue reading →

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Truth and Soberness – Alma 53:20-21

Posted on March 28, 2017 by

20 And they were all young men, and they were exceedingly valiant for courage, and also for strength and activity; but behold, this was not all—they were men who were true at all times in whatsoever thing they were entrusted.21 … Continue reading →

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They Were Men Who Were True at All Times – Alma 53:20-21

Posted on August 18, 2015 by

20 And they were all young men, and they were exceedingly valiant for courage, and also for strength and activity; but behold, this was not all–they were men who were true at all times in whatsoever thing they were entrusted. … Continue reading →

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Mormon 1:15 Being Somewhat of a Sober Mind

Posted on December 13, 2014 by

15 And I, being fifteen years of age and being somewhat of a sober mind, therefore I was visited of the Lord, and tasted and knew of the goodness of Jesus. (Mormon 1:15) What does it mean to be “of … Continue reading →

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