17 For behold, the Lord had blessed them so long with the riches of the world that they had not been stirred up to anger, to wars, nor to bloodshed; therefore they began to set their hearts upon their riches; yea, they began to seek to get gain that they might be lifted up one... Continue Reading →
The Sick and the Afflicted – Mormon 8:37-39
37 For behold, ye do love money, and your substance, and your fine apparel, and the adorning of your churches, more than ye love the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted.38 O ye pollutions, ye hypocrites, ye teachers, who sell yourselves for that which will canker, why have ye polluted the holy... 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 →
Partakers of the Heavenly Gift – 4 Nephi 1:2-3
2 And it came to pass in the thirty and sixth year, the people were all converted unto the Lord, upon all the face of the land, both Nephites and Lamanites, and there were no contentions and disputations among them, and every man did deal justly one with another.3 And they had all things common... 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 →
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 →
They Were Liberal to All – Alma 1:29-32
29 And now, because of the steadiness of the church they began to be exceedingly rich, having abundance of all things whatsoever they stood in need--an abundance of flocks and herds, and fatlings of every kind, and also abundance of grain, and of gold, and of silver, and of precious things, and abundance of silk... Continue Reading →
Let Not This Pride of Your Hearts Destroy Your Souls -Jacob 2:16
16 O that he would rid you from this iniquity and abomination. And, O that ye would listen unto the word of his commands, and let not this pride of your hearts destroy your souls!(Jacob 2:16)Jacob is concerned about the growing wealth gap among his people, particularly as he sees the behavior of the rich... Continue Reading →
The Lord Hath Founded Zion – 2 Nephi 24:32
32 What shall then answer the messengers of the nations? That the Lord hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it. (2 Nephi 24:32, Isaiah 14:32) In this chapter and in the previous one, Isaiah prophesies of the destruction of three powerful kingdoms: Babylon, Assyria, and Palestina (Philistia). Israel is... Continue Reading →
2 Nephi 13:14-15 The Spoil of the Poor
14 The Lord will enter into judgment with the ancients of his people and the princes thereof; for ye have eaten up the vineyard and the spoil of the poor in your houses.15 What mean ye? Ye beat my people to pieces, and grind the faces of the poor, saith the Lord God of Hosts.(2... Continue Reading →