The Lamanites who were supposed to guard the prisoners in the city of Gid explained their decision to indulge in drinking by saying, "We are weary." We are expected to fulfill our duty even when we're tired, and when we do God's work, He renews our energy
He Has…and He Will
Remembering how God has helped us in the past can strengthen our faith that He will help us in the future. Alma reviewed with his son Helaman the ways that God had sustained and delivered him, and then testified, "He will still deliver me."
“The Easiness of the Way”
Sometimes, the best solution to a problem is the simplest one. Making small, incremental improvements consistently can be much more powerful than trying to fix everything at once. Alma said, "Do not let us be slothful because of the easiness of the way."
A Lying Spirit
The prophet Micaiah told Ahab that his false prophets were filled with a lying spirit. Alma used the same phrase to describe Korihor. Many people choose to say whatever benefits them personally. We should listen to people who are willing to tell the truth
Strictness
God's commandments are strict. Korihor thought this meant that we lack freedom. But God's strictness is not an attempt to subvert our agency. It is a vote of confidence in us, a vision of what we can become, with His help.
My Liahona
Like the pointers on the Liahona, the Holy Ghost can point us in the right direction. Like the writing on those pointers, the Holy Ghost can also provide specific messages. The Holy Ghost will guide us according to our faith, diligence and heed.
By Small Means
After describing the operation of the Liahona, Nephi tells us that God can accomplish great things by small means. In the same way, small but consistent interactions with our children can have an extraordinary positive impact in their lives.
“What Great Things”
Knowing what the Lord has done for prior generations can help us in 3 ways: 1. It provides a foundation for our faith. 2. It helps us recognize that apparently small miracles may be larger than we realize. 3. It keeps us humble and grateful.
Testimony of Jesus = Spirit of Prophecy
An angel told John that the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. The only way we can be sure that Jesus is our Savior is by direct, personal revelation from God. Therefore, the people who have that testimony are the people who receive revelation.
Be Not Weary
Both Paul and Alma counseled church members to not be weary in doing good, and the Lord renewed this counsel in 1831. It means that we must keep moving forward. The promise is that we will find rest to our souls, now and forever.