19 And now, how much more cursed is he that knoweth the will of God and doeth it not, than he that only believeth, or only hath cause to believe, and falleth into transgression? 20 Now of this thing ye must judge. Behold, I say unto you, that it is on the one hand even... Continue Reading →
He Did Say No More to the Other Multitude – Alma 32:6-7
6 And now when Alma heard this, he turned him about, his face immediately towards him, and he beheld with great joy; for he beheld that their afflictions had truly humbled them, and that they were in a preparation to hear the word. 7 Therefore he did say no more to the other multitude; but... Continue Reading →
In a Preparation to Hear the Word – Alma 32:6
6 And now when Alma heard this, he turned him about, his face immediately towards him, and he beheld with great joy; for he beheld that their afflictions had truly humbled them, and that they were in a preparation to hear the word.(Alma 32:6)As Mormon relates in this verse, Alma was delighted to see a... Continue Reading →
“In a Preparation to Hear the Word” – Alma 32:6
6 And now when Alma heard this, he turned him about, his face immediately towards him, and he beheld with great joy; for he beheld that their afflictions had truly humbled them, and that they were in a preparation to hear the word.(Alma 32:6)I'm thinking this week about how I can prepare myself to hear... Continue Reading →
He Turned Him About – Alma 32:4-7
4 Now, as Alma was teaching and speaking unto the people upon the hill Onidah, there came a great multitude unto him, who were those of whom we have been speaking, of whom were poor in heart, because of their poverty as to the things of the world.5 And they came unto Alma; and the... Continue Reading →
Because of Your Diligence and Your Faith and Your Patience – Alma 32:41-43
41 But if ye will nourish the word, yea, nourish the tree as it beginneth to grow, by your faith with great diligence, and with patience, looking forward to the fruit thereof, it shall take root; and behold it shall be a tree springing up unto everlasting life.42 And because of your diligence and your... Continue Reading →
Without Being Compelled to Be Humble – Alma 32:15-16
15 Yea, he that truly humbleth himself, and repenteth of his sins, and endureth to the end, the same shall be blessed--yea, much more blessed than they who are compelled to be humble because of their exceeding poverty. 16 Therefore, blessed are they who humble themselves without being compelled to be humble; or rather, in... Continue Reading →
That Ye May Be Humble – Alma 32:12-15
12 I say unto you, it is well that ye are cast out of your synagogues, that ye may be humble, and that ye may learn wisdom; for it is necessary that ye should learn wisdom; for it is because that ye are cast out, that ye are despised of your brethren because of your... Continue Reading →
By Your Faith with Great Diligence and Patience – Alma 32:41-43
41 But if ye will nourish the word, yea, nourish the tree as it beginneth to grow, by your faith with great diligence, and with patience, looking forward to the fruit thereof, it shall take root; and behold it shall be a tree springing up unto everlasting life.42 And because of your diligence and your... Continue Reading →
Things Which are Not Seen, Which Are True – Alma 32:21
21 And now as I said concerning faith—faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true.(Alma 32:21)Here are some of the principles about faith that I have learned from Alma's description above:Faith requires uncertainty. If you know something... Continue Reading →