Today, I reviewed all 35 passages in the Book of Mormon which use the word "resurrection." Here are some of the principles I saw: Because of the fall of Adam and Eve, we will all die (2 Nephi 9:6). There is no way for us to overcome the consequences of this without divine intervention (2... Continue Reading →
Why Are “Envyings” Associated with “Strife?”
The word "envying" or "envyings" appears ten times in the Book of Mormon. Nine of those times, it is followed immediately by "strife" or "strifes." These words are also closely associated in the New Testament. To envy another person is to resent them because of the perception that they have something that you lack. A... Continue Reading →
What Should I Do About Economic Inequality?
Earlier this week, I wrote about how wearing "costly apparel" can distract us from caring for the poor and the needy. Yesterday, we discussed the Lord's expectation that we be responsive to the needs of the people around us. The Book of Mormon also talks about these principles on a larger scale: social classes, wealth... Continue Reading →
What’s Wrong with “Costly Apparel?”
People are more important than things. We all know that. But at times we are all tempted to prioritize things over people. Why is that? Here's one reason: We all want to be appreciated and respected. In our world, appearances matter. The things you own, including the clothes you wear, influence the way other people... Continue Reading →
What Does It Mean to “Succor” Someone?
succour - to help someone, especially someone who is suffering or in need (Cambridge English Dictionary) succor - Literally, to run to, or run to support; hence, to help or relieve when in difficulty, want or distress; to assist and deliver from suffering; as, to succor a besieged city; to succor prisoners (Webster's Dictionary, 1828... Continue Reading →
To Stir Them Up in Remembrance of Their Duty – Alma 4:19
19 And this he did that he himself might go forth among his people, or among the people of Nephi, that he might preach the word of God unto them, to stir them up in remembrance of their duty, and that he might pull down, by the word of God, all the pride and craftiness... Continue Reading →
Nevertheless, the Spirit of the Lord Did Not Fail Him – Alma 4:15
15 And now it came to pass that Alma, having seen the afflictions of the humble followers of God, and the persecutions which were heaped upon them by the remainder of his people, and seeing all their inequality, began to be very sorrowful; nevertheless the Spirit of the Lord did not fail him.(Alma 4:15)Mormon describes... Continue Reading →
Lifted Up in the Pride of Their Eyes – Alma 4:6-9
6 And it came to pass in the eighth year of the reign of the judges, that the people of the church began to wax proud, because of their exceeding riches, and their fine silks, and their fine-twined linen, and because of their many flocks and herds, and their gold and their silver, and all... Continue Reading →
The Spirit of the Lord Did Not Fail Him – Alma 4:15
15 And now it came to pass that Alma, having seen the afflictions of the humble followers of God, and the persecutions which were heaped upon them by the remainder of his people, and seeing all their inequality, began to be very sorrowful; nevertheless the Spirit of the Lord did not fail him.(Alma 4:15)This week... Continue Reading →
He Delivered the Judgment-Seat unto Nephihah – Alma 4:18-20
18 Now Alma did not grant unto him the office of being high priest over the church, but he retained the office of high priest unto himself; but he delivered the judgment-seat unto Nephihah.19 And this he did that he himself might go forth among his people, or among the people of Nephi, that he... Continue Reading →