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Is It Wrong to Boast?
Near the beginning of the Book of Mormon, Nephi quotes a passage from the Book of Isaiah which warns of the dangers of boasting. Isaiah prophesies that the king of Assyria will claim full credit for his victory over the … Continue reading
What Is “Stoutness of Heart?”
After prophesying that the Savior will one day establish peace and justice on the earth, Isaiah contrasts God’s steady leadership with the frantic efforts of people trying to do things on their own: And all the people shall know, even … Continue reading
What Is Haughtiness?
I wrote yesterday that pride means thinking too highly of yourself, exaggerating your capabilities and minimizing your limitations. When pride leads you to treat other people with contempt, it is called haughtiness. The words “haughty” and “haughtiness” appear six times … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Nephi 12, 2 Nephi 13, 2 Nephi 20, 2 Nephi 23, Mosiah 27
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How Can I Find Peace?
The Hebrew word shalom (שָׁלוֹם) appears 237 times in the Old Testament. It is usually translated as “peace,” but it is sometimes rendered “safety,” “welfare,” “good health,” or “prosperity.” For example, when the sons of Jacob made their second trip to Egypt … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Nephi 20, 2 Nephi 4, Alma 38, Alma 41, Moroni 7, Mosiah 27, Mosiah 4
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Which of Isaiah’s Writings Are Quoted in the Book of Mormon?
About a third of the book of Isaiah (21 out of 66 chapters) is quoted in the Book of Mormon. Here is a list of those chapters with a brief description of each: Isaiah 2 (2 Nephi 12) – There … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Nephi 20, 1 Nephi 21, 2 Nephi 12, 2 Nephi 13, 2 Nephi 14, 2 Nephi 15, 2 Nephi 16, 2 Nephi 17, 2 Nephi 18, 2 Nephi 19, 2 Nephi 20, 2 Nephi 21, 2 Nephi 22, 2 Nephi 23, 2 Nephi 24, 2 Nephi 27, 2 Nephi 7, 2 Nephi 8, 3 Nephi 20, 3 Nephi 21, 3 Nephi 22, Mosiah 12, Mosiah 14
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What Is the Historical Context for the Book of Isaiah?
Nephi taught that the words of Isaiah “are plain unto all those that are filled with the spirit of prophecy” (2 Nephi 25:4). But he also acknowledged that he had an advantage over his descendants, because he had lived in … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Nephi 17, 2 Nephi 18, 2 Nephi 19, 2 Nephi 20, 2 Nephi 23, 2 Nephi 24
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What Does the Book of Mormon Teach About Anger?
As we’ve discussed the last couple of days: We feel sadness when something bad happens to us or to someone we love. We feel fear when we think something bad is likely to happen to us or to someone we … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Nephi 16, 2 Nephi 1, 2 Nephi 15, 2 Nephi 19, 2 Nephi 20, 2 Nephi 22, 2 Nephi 28, 3 Nephi 11, 3 Nephi 22, Alma 35, Alma 43, Alma 46, Alma 47, Helaman 13, Helaman 4, Moroni 9, Mosiah 17, Mosiah 19
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