We read from ancient scriptures that God has always sent prophets to warn the people, as they become wicked – living in a way that will bring destruction upon them. We think, perhaps, that people in these ancient times needed lots of prophets, becoming very wicked easily and quickly – especially when prosperous. We think, … Continue reading Prophets among us
The rise and fall of the perfect Nephite civilisation in 4th Nephi – it’s always wonderful and kind of magical to read about the good years, wish I was there/it was here, and wonder what it would have been like to live then. It’s also always sad and disappointing to read about its decline. Such … Continue reading Secrets of a happy society… and how to lose it.
In chapter 12 of 3rd Nephi, Jesus teaches the Nephites the Gospel Law, in its re-newed fulness. Prior to this, they’d lived under the Mosaic Law, with its strict rules, designed to lead a people unprepared for communion with God to a more perfect understanding and faith. The Nephites had lived that law in an … Continue reading Perfect
How Moroni, and the Nephite majority, responded to the power-seekers and Lamanite aggressions Motivations for fighting and other responses The Nephites (Ns) wanted to protect their liberties – their land, families, religion & civic freedoms (43: 9, 29 & 30) Ns knew that not stopping the Lamanites (Ls) would destroy these – and them. They … Continue reading Freedom! Lessons from the ‘war chapters’ of the Book of Mormon, Part 2
The ‘war chapters’ – not so irrelevant as you might think. In considering Alma 43-63, I was hit hard with the repeated similarities between the circumstances among the Nephites and those in our societies right now. There are excellent spiritual-only lessons to learn from these chapters, and we’re pretty well-versed in them, I think. These … Continue reading Freedom! Lessons from the ‘war chapters’ for our time
Peaceable Treasures 