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How Can I Be Bold Without Being Overbearing?
Near the end of his remarks to his son Shiblon, Alma gave him the following advice: Use boldness, but not overbearance (Alma 38:12). To be bold is to be “confident, courageous, and willing to take risks.” To be overbearing is to … Continue reading
What Is Pride?
Today, I reviewed the 77 appearances of the words “pride” and “proud” in the Book of Mormon. Here is what I learned: Pride means thinking too highly of yourself, failing to acknowledge your limitations. Throughout the Book of Mormon, prophets … Continue reading
Posted in Pride, Uncategorized
Tagged 1 Nephi 11, 2 Nephi 26, 3 Nephi 25, 4 Nephi 1, Alma 31, Alma 4, Alma 5, Alma 51, Helaman 12, Helaman 13, Helaman 3, Helaman 7, Jacob 2, Moroni 8
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What Does It Mean to Endure to the End?
Throughout the Book of Mormon, we are encouraged to endure to the end. The prophet Nephi heard the voice of the Father declaring, “He that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved” (2 Nephi 31:15). Jesus Christ made … Continue reading
Posted in Enduring to the End
Tagged 2 Nephi 31, 3 Nephi 15, Moroni 3, Moroni 8, Mosiah 4
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What Does It Mean for Jesus to Be Our “Redeemer?”
To redeem something is to repurchase it, to buy back something we have given away or sold. When applied to a person, the word implies rescue from captivity or bondage. (See “redeem,” Webster’s Dictionary, 1828.) Isaiah uses the imagery of … Continue reading
Posted in Atonement, Jesus Christ
Tagged 1 Nephi 20, 1 Nephi 21, 2 Nephi 11, 2 Nephi 2, 2 Nephi 31, 2 Nephi 6, 2 Nephi 7, 3 Nephi 20, 3 Nephi 22, Alma 19, Alma 61, Enos 1, Helaman 5, Moroni 8, Mosiah 27
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What Does It Mean to Be “Baptized Unto Repentance?”
Some form of the phrase “baptized unto repentance” appears twelve times in the Book of Mormon (Mosiah 26:22, Alma 5:62, Alma 6:2, Alma 7:14, Alma 9:27, Alma 48:19, Alma 49:30, Helaman 3:24, Helaman 5:17, 19, 3 Nephi 1:23, 3 Nephi 7:26). John the … Continue reading
What Does the Book of Mormon Teach About Grace?
The word “grace” appears 31 times in the Book of Mormon. Today, I reviewed each of those passages and learned the following principles: Grace is an attribute of Jesus Christ. It is often listed with other attributes, including: mercy, truth, patience, … Continue reading
Posted in Grace
Tagged 2 Nephi 10, 2 Nephi 11, 2 Nephi 2, 2 Nephi 25, 2 Nephi 9, Alma 13, Alma 5, Alma 7, Alma 9, Ether 12, Helaman 12, Jacob 4, Mormon 2, Moroni 10, Moroni 7, Moroni 8, Moroni 9, Mosiah 18, Mosiah 27
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As Their Little Children – Moroni 8:10
10 Behold I say unto you that this thing shall ye teach—repentance and baptism unto those who are accountable and capable of committing sin; yea, teach parents that they must repent and be baptized, and humble themselves as their little … Continue reading
