Helaman considered them "worthy to be called my sons."
They fought with the strength of God.
They did "obey and observe to perform every word of command with exactness."
After two big battles, many Nephites had fallen, but NONE of the sons had died!! Many had serious wounds, but they all lived.
Helaman attributes this to "the miraculous power of God, because of their exceeding faith.."
"Their minds are FIRM, and they do put their TRUST in God continually."
"and the Lord has supported them, yea, and kept them from falling by the sword, insomuch that even one soul has not been slain. But behold, they have received many wounds; nevertheless they stand fast in that liberty wherewith God has made them free; and they are strict to remember the Lord their God from day to day; yea, they do observe to keep his statutes and his judgements, and his commandments continually; and their faith is strong in the prophecies concerning that which is to come."
obey with exactness...firm minds...trust God continually...strict to remember God...strong faith
.....
These are the things that I can learn from those stripling warriors, and try to be like them!
Friday, November 15, 2013
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
excuses
King Ammoron, of the Lamanites, inquires of Moroni if they can trade prisoners.
Moroni sends back an epistle, telling Ammoron that he will only trade if he can have one man along with his wife and children for one Lamanite man. He also condemns Ammoron for his wicked and murderous pursual of the enslavement of the Nephites.
Ammoron responds by accepting the trade, but denying his condemnation. He claims that he is merely attempting to right an injustice done tohis brethren generations ago by the Nephite ancestors. He claims that they stole the governing role from his ancestors and subjected them to bondage.
Moroni is angry! He knows that Ammoron knows that the only reason they are at war is because his brother, Amalickiah, the former king, was power hungry. They both know that the true reason for the war is that Amalickiah had wanted to overthrow the free government of the Nephites so he could become king, and the voice of the people out-voted him. He waged war because he wanted to enslave the Nephites who wouldn't let him rule them before. The "previous wrongs" excuse was only used to try to incite the Lamanites so they would go against the Nephites.
Moroni refuses to trade prisoners, because he doesn't want to allow the Lamanites to gain more strength to their army. He decides to just take his prisoners back without a trade.
How many wars have been fought throughout history because someone has harbored a grudge for way too long? Or because someone wanted power over someone else? Or because someone wanted another's land or property? Anger and envy are very dangerous emotions!!! If only people could reason logically and choose to love rather than hate! But then again, I guess that would be a utopian society, and we would no longer need this mortal experience as a test.
On the other hand, I wonder how many wars have been prevented because someone chose to love and forgive, turning the other cheek for peace.
I am grateful for scriptures, that I can learn from the mistakes and successes of the past. Hopefully I can live my life like those righteous Nephite leaders of old, and "look to God and live." Because really, one only truly lives if one has love!
Moroni sends back an epistle, telling Ammoron that he will only trade if he can have one man along with his wife and children for one Lamanite man. He also condemns Ammoron for his wicked and murderous pursual of the enslavement of the Nephites.
Ammoron responds by accepting the trade, but denying his condemnation. He claims that he is merely attempting to right an injustice done tohis brethren generations ago by the Nephite ancestors. He claims that they stole the governing role from his ancestors and subjected them to bondage.
Moroni is angry! He knows that Ammoron knows that the only reason they are at war is because his brother, Amalickiah, the former king, was power hungry. They both know that the true reason for the war is that Amalickiah had wanted to overthrow the free government of the Nephites so he could become king, and the voice of the people out-voted him. He waged war because he wanted to enslave the Nephites who wouldn't let him rule them before. The "previous wrongs" excuse was only used to try to incite the Lamanites so they would go against the Nephites.
Moroni refuses to trade prisoners, because he doesn't want to allow the Lamanites to gain more strength to their army. He decides to just take his prisoners back without a trade.
How many wars have been fought throughout history because someone has harbored a grudge for way too long? Or because someone wanted power over someone else? Or because someone wanted another's land or property? Anger and envy are very dangerous emotions!!! If only people could reason logically and choose to love rather than hate! But then again, I guess that would be a utopian society, and we would no longer need this mortal experience as a test.
On the other hand, I wonder how many wars have been prevented because someone chose to love and forgive, turning the other cheek for peace.
I am grateful for scriptures, that I can learn from the mistakes and successes of the past. Hopefully I can live my life like those righteous Nephite leaders of old, and "look to God and live." Because really, one only truly lives if one has love!
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Every girl's dream guy
Yes, I'm referring to the 2000 stripling warriors. These guys were perfect, right?
They volunteered to fight in the place of their fathers.
Courage!
They were "exceedingly valiant for courage, and also for STRENGTH and activity."
They were buff!
They were "true at all times in whatsoever thing they were entrusted...men of truth and soberness...taught to keep the commandments of God and walk uprightly before him."
They were honest and sincere and dependable and righteous!
Helaman said of them: "never had I seen so great courage...they did not fear death (because) they did think more upon the liberty of their fathers then they did upon their lives...they had been taught by their mothers that if they did not doubt, God would
deliver them."
They were selfless and extremely faithful!
They said of their mothers: "We do not doubt our mothers knew it (that God would
deliver them)."
They honored their mothers and respected women!
A side note of a pearl: The boys were taught that "if they did not doubt, God would deliver them." They weren't just told to believe; they had to "not doubt." That is much harder, and requires more faith!!! Do I have enough faith in my Heavenly Father to not only believe, but not doubt that He is in control? Can I simply accept His will for me? Maybe that'll be a lifelong trust lesson...
They volunteered to fight in the place of their fathers.
Courage!
They were "exceedingly valiant for courage, and also for STRENGTH and activity."
They were buff!
They were "true at all times in whatsoever thing they were entrusted...men of truth and soberness...taught to keep the commandments of God and walk uprightly before him."
They were honest and sincere and dependable and righteous!
Helaman said of them: "never had I seen so great courage...they did not fear death (because) they did think more upon the liberty of their fathers then they did upon their lives...they had been taught by their mothers that if they did not doubt, God would
deliver them."
They were selfless and extremely faithful!
They said of their mothers: "We do not doubt our mothers knew it (that God would
deliver them)."
They honored their mothers and respected women!
A side note of a pearl: The boys were taught that "if they did not doubt, God would deliver them." They weren't just told to believe; they had to "not doubt." That is much harder, and requires more faith!!! Do I have enough faith in my Heavenly Father to not only believe, but not doubt that He is in control? Can I simply accept His will for me? Maybe that'll be a lifelong trust lesson...
The people of Ammon: faithful, humble, zealous (in the good way) for God, conflicted
These people, who were once very wicked Lamanites, were converted to the Lord, and buried their weapons of war, covenanting never to use them again, in order to prove to God that they had completely changed from their bloodthirsty ways.
Other Lamanites came against them and slaughtered many, because they met no resistance.
The Nephites promised to take in the people of Ammon and protect them so they could keep their covenant without all being massacred.
Years later, the Nephites are still at war with the Lamanites, and the people of Ammon are feeling terrible about the situation. They know that they are a burden on the Nephites, and want to help the situation, so they consider again taking up their weapons to aid in the fight. They are reminded by loving leaders that they must not break their covenants with God. Alas, they are "compelled to behold their brethren wade through their afflictions."
What a frustrating situation! Many would think to say, "get off your rear and do something!" But their brethren love them so much, that they refuse to let them break their covenants in order to help. I think a lot of us feel, at times, that we are in "helpless" situations. We are "compelled" to let others serve us and we must wait for the opportunity to pay it forward. This takes a lot of humility and faith! And gratitude!!
There are so many things that we simply cannot do for ourselves. Are we humble enough to accept help and say thank you? Are we willing to wait out the trials, graciously accepting sacrifices made for us? Our Savior made it possible for us to do all of this. He made the ultimate sacrifice for us! Do we appreciate his gift? Do we take advantage of the opportunity to receive that essential and life-saving help? Do we say thank you? Do we pay it forward, helping others when we can?
We can learn so much from the people in our history!! Lets become better because of them!
The situation got better, by the way! These Ammonites had many sons, who realized that they were not under the covenant their fathers had made. So, these 2,000 young men faithfully and courageously enlisted to aid in the defense of their people. These "stripling warriors" had faith that God would honor their service and sacrifice. It is recorded of them: "they were exceedingly valiant for courage, and also for strength and activity; but behold, this is not all -- they were men who were true at all times in whatsoever thing they were entrusted. Yea, they were men of truth and soberness, for they had been taught to keep the commandments of God and to walk uprightly before him."
These young men were prepared for their role!
These people, who were once very wicked Lamanites, were converted to the Lord, and buried their weapons of war, covenanting never to use them again, in order to prove to God that they had completely changed from their bloodthirsty ways.
Other Lamanites came against them and slaughtered many, because they met no resistance.
The Nephites promised to take in the people of Ammon and protect them so they could keep their covenant without all being massacred.
Years later, the Nephites are still at war with the Lamanites, and the people of Ammon are feeling terrible about the situation. They know that they are a burden on the Nephites, and want to help the situation, so they consider again taking up their weapons to aid in the fight. They are reminded by loving leaders that they must not break their covenants with God. Alas, they are "compelled to behold their brethren wade through their afflictions."
What a frustrating situation! Many would think to say, "get off your rear and do something!" But their brethren love them so much, that they refuse to let them break their covenants in order to help. I think a lot of us feel, at times, that we are in "helpless" situations. We are "compelled" to let others serve us and we must wait for the opportunity to pay it forward. This takes a lot of humility and faith! And gratitude!!
There are so many things that we simply cannot do for ourselves. Are we humble enough to accept help and say thank you? Are we willing to wait out the trials, graciously accepting sacrifices made for us? Our Savior made it possible for us to do all of this. He made the ultimate sacrifice for us! Do we appreciate his gift? Do we take advantage of the opportunity to receive that essential and life-saving help? Do we say thank you? Do we pay it forward, helping others when we can?
We can learn so much from the people in our history!! Lets become better because of them!
The situation got better, by the way! These Ammonites had many sons, who realized that they were not under the covenant their fathers had made. So, these 2,000 young men faithfully and courageously enlisted to aid in the defense of their people. These "stripling warriors" had faith that God would honor their service and sacrifice. It is recorded of them: "they were exceedingly valiant for courage, and also for strength and activity; but behold, this is not all -- they were men who were true at all times in whatsoever thing they were entrusted. Yea, they were men of truth and soberness, for they had been taught to keep the commandments of God and to walk uprightly before him."
These young men were prepared for their role!
Friday, November 8, 2013
Captain Moroni: Epic Leader!
Ok, so I usually can't stand it when people use the word "epic," because it has been so abused and exploited in the fads of society lately. However, Moroni embodies the true definition of the word: "extending beyond the usual or ordinary." Am I right?!!!
So, here is a list of his (coveted) characteristics:
-strong and mighty
-perfect understanding (WISE)
-did not delight in bloodshed
-soul joyed in the liberty of his people and country
-heart swelled in thanksgiving to God
-labored exceedingly for the welfare of his people
-firm in the faith of Christ
-taught the people never to give an offense
--When trials were imminent, Moroni was found "preparing the minds of the people to be faithful unto the Lord their God."
I want to be more like him! I'm working on it!
"If all men had been, and were, and ever would be, like unto Moroni,
behold, the very powers of hell would have been shaken forever;
yea, the devil would never have power over the hearts of the children of men."
-strong and mighty
-perfect understanding (WISE)
-did not delight in bloodshed
-soul joyed in the liberty of his people and country
-heart swelled in thanksgiving to God
-labored exceedingly for the welfare of his people
-firm in the faith of Christ
-taught the people never to give an offense
--When trials were imminent, Moroni was found "preparing the minds of the people to be faithful unto the Lord their God."
I want to be more like him! I'm working on it!
Sheesh it's been a long time!
I went away from blog posting, and toward facebooking (blog posting). Go figure. I realized that I like to post things that I've learned about, but not necessarily what anyone else will care about. Facebook is great for me for finding great pictures and quotes and recipes. I do also post lots of thoughts on facebook, but I need somewhere to record more personal things and revelations that aren't just passing epiphanies. I've been using scrap pieces of paper to write scripture study notes, (which is not super helpful, because they are easily lost) and I decided that maybe I should start using the blog that I created for this specific purpose...
So, after 2 years of being neglectful, I'm back! :)
I'm excited about this new venture, because I've gotten more into deeper study, and I'd like to keep my inspiration in a spot that I can't easily lose. The internet is a great place for that!!!
So, today I read in Alma, parts of chapters 49 and 50.
The story plot is Moroni directing the Nephites in fortifying their cities and lands in preparation for defense against the attacking Lamanites. They have built of major strongholds out of cities that had before been razed by their enemies. As the Lamanites attack this time around, they are surprised and dismayed to find that they can no longer gain access and power over these cities, because they have been fortified so well.
The Lamanites go away with fewer numbers and anger, "astonished exceedingly, because of the wisdom of the Nephites in preparing their places of security,' and the king, Amalickiah, curses God and swears to "drink Moroni's blood," because he is so frustrated over being outsmarted in his efforts to enslave the Nephites.
On the other side, Moroni and the Nephites "thank the Lord their God, because of his matchless power in delivering them from the hands of their enemies."
It's so interesting to observe the total opposite mind sets: the wicked curse God, and the righteous praise him.
19 "And thus we see how merciful and just are all the dealings of the Lord, to the fulfilling of all his words unto the children of men...
20 (Lord speaking to Lehi) "Blessed art thou and thy children; and they shall be blessed, inasmuch as they shall keep my commandments they shall prosper in the land...
21 "And we see that these promises have been verified..."
22 "And those who were faithful in keeping the commandmenst of the Lord were delivered at all times.."
23 "But behold there never was a happier time among the people of Nephi, since the days of Nephi, than in the days of Moroni..."
Now, remember that these Nephites "did humble themselves," and lived in peace among themselves. They were righteous, and treated each other properly and with respect, and they were "highly favored of the Lord" for it.
Then the Lamanite king, Amalickiah, wanted to gain power over them, so he commenced war.
The Nephites didn't want war! They wanted to live peacefully; letting the Lamanites live how they wanted and being able to live as they wished in return. However, the Nephites were "compelled reluctantly" to go to war. They were "sorry to take up arms against the Lamanites... Nevertheless, they could not suffer to lay down their lives, that their wives and their children should be massacred..by those who were once their brethren... Yea, they could not bear that their brethren should rejoice over the blood of the Nephites..." (Alma 48: 20 -23)
So, the blessing of deliverance by their faithful God was such a tender mercy! They had done their part- strove to live righteously and prepared for the future -and reaped the reward for their works!
I went away from blog posting, and toward facebooking (blog posting). Go figure. I realized that I like to post things that I've learned about, but not necessarily what anyone else will care about. Facebook is great for me for finding great pictures and quotes and recipes. I do also post lots of thoughts on facebook, but I need somewhere to record more personal things and revelations that aren't just passing epiphanies. I've been using scrap pieces of paper to write scripture study notes, (which is not super helpful, because they are easily lost) and I decided that maybe I should start using the blog that I created for this specific purpose...
So, after 2 years of being neglectful, I'm back! :)
I'm excited about this new venture, because I've gotten more into deeper study, and I'd like to keep my inspiration in a spot that I can't easily lose. The internet is a great place for that!!!
So, today I read in Alma, parts of chapters 49 and 50.
The story plot is Moroni directing the Nephites in fortifying their cities and lands in preparation for defense against the attacking Lamanites. They have built of major strongholds out of cities that had before been razed by their enemies. As the Lamanites attack this time around, they are surprised and dismayed to find that they can no longer gain access and power over these cities, because they have been fortified so well.
The Lamanites go away with fewer numbers and anger, "astonished exceedingly, because of the wisdom of the Nephites in preparing their places of security,' and the king, Amalickiah, curses God and swears to "drink Moroni's blood," because he is so frustrated over being outsmarted in his efforts to enslave the Nephites.
On the other side, Moroni and the Nephites "thank the Lord their God, because of his matchless power in delivering them from the hands of their enemies."
It's so interesting to observe the total opposite mind sets: the wicked curse God, and the righteous praise him.
19 "And thus we see how merciful and just are all the dealings of the Lord, to the fulfilling of all his words unto the children of men...
20 (Lord speaking to Lehi) "Blessed art thou and thy children; and they shall be blessed, inasmuch as they shall keep my commandments they shall prosper in the land...
21 "And we see that these promises have been verified..."
22 "And those who were faithful in keeping the commandmenst of the Lord were delivered at all times.."
23 "But behold there never was a happier time among the people of Nephi, since the days of Nephi, than in the days of Moroni..."
Now, remember that these Nephites "did humble themselves," and lived in peace among themselves. They were righteous, and treated each other properly and with respect, and they were "highly favored of the Lord" for it.
Then the Lamanite king, Amalickiah, wanted to gain power over them, so he commenced war.
The Nephites didn't want war! They wanted to live peacefully; letting the Lamanites live how they wanted and being able to live as they wished in return. However, the Nephites were "compelled reluctantly" to go to war. They were "sorry to take up arms against the Lamanites... Nevertheless, they could not suffer to lay down their lives, that their wives and their children should be massacred..by those who were once their brethren... Yea, they could not bear that their brethren should rejoice over the blood of the Nephites..." (Alma 48: 20 -23)
So, the blessing of deliverance by their faithful God was such a tender mercy! They had done their part- strove to live righteously and prepared for the future -and reaped the reward for their works!
Friday, February 10, 2012
That ye would enter into His rest!
I love the scriptures!!! I always find good stuff when I study and just want to share it with everyone! But, we all learn in our own time and at our own pace, so what I get out of something is not necessarily the same as what the next guy will. Nevertheless, I have to share my recent thoughts.
I've been reading in the book of Alma in the Book of Mormon, about Alma's mission to the churches throughout the land. He preaches repentance to the people everywhere he goes, and establishes or corrects the church there. He calls out the wicked and their practices, in "plain words," so they cannot misunderstand. As I read about the wickedness, I keep noticing that he's all but describing our world today! I keep thinking that America, like those cities of old, is so wicked and nearing destruction, that it's scary! The end is definitely coming, and he jests not when he says the time for repentance is NOW!!!: "And now, my brethren, I wish from the inmost part of my heart, yea, with great anxiety even unto pain, that ye would hearken into my words, and cast off your sins, and not procrastinate the day of your repentance." (Alma 13:27) Amulek (Alma's missionary companion) said: "why hath Satan got such great hold on your hearts? Why will ye yield yourselves unto him that he may have power over you?"(Alma 10:25) Sheesh! It would be very guilt-provoking to have someone say that to you! No wonder the people got so angry; they didn't want people to know how wicked they really were!
Now, despite the general wickedness, there were people who listened and believed the missionaries' words, just as there are today. Alma spoke of them: "many of them did believe on his words, and began to repent, and to search the scriptures." (Alma 14:1) These peoples' hearts were pricked; they felt the truthfulness of the words of Christ's gospel, and wanted to know more, so they went to the scriptures to verify the words and find more answers. That's what needs to happen now! We've got to get searching, with sincere hearts, for answers in the scriptures. We need to live our lives by the scriptures- we've got to get back to relying on God and searching the words of the prophets for strength.
Alma expounded on receiving knowledge: "It is given to many to know the mysteries of God...according to the heed and diligence which they give unto Him...he that will not harden his heart, to him is given the greater portion of the word, until it is given unto him to know the mysteries of God until he know them in full." (Alma 12:9-10) How awesome is that! And empowering! It's not just prophets or pastors who get to understand God's word- everyone is given the opportunity and privilege to find answers and understand and gain knowledge from God! Just as Joseph Smith realized when he was a teenager, after he read James 1:5: God will give us knowledge and truth if we but ask sincerely; and he will not upbraid, or criticize us, for asking! In other words, it's not just the privilege of the elect to know the word of God! We can all know God and His word, but we have to ask and search and be righteous and ready for the answers and knowledge that will surely come!
Ok, so those of us who do believe and search the scriptures and ask God in sincere prayer for repentance and peace and knowledge, Alma records that we "shall have claim on mercy through (God's) only Begotten Son..." (Alma 12:34). So, we have to work for that mercy by repenting, and then we have to keep our claim on it by remaining righteous! We can't just get saved and that's it. We have to remain worthy of that saving redemption! Alma tells us that those who repent and are baptized are "sanctified by the Holy Ghost, having their garments made white, being pure and spotless before God," and enter into "the rest of the Lord their God." One other thing that I love: Alma says that these people who are sanctified and righteous "could not look upon sin save it were with abhorrence." (Alma 13:12) I want to be like that! I want to get to the point where I hate the thought of sin, and don't fall to even my "favorites" anymore!
I'll end with what Alma wants for us: "may the Lord grant unto you repentance." (Alma 13:30) I want that repentance and forgivenes, because I know that no matter how hard I try to "be good," I'm still gonna mess up some times and make bad choices. That's becasue I'm not perfect! But I know that if I keep repenting and trying to be the best that I can be, my Savior and brother, Jesus Christ, will make up the difference, because He loves me! And if I can endure to the end and follow Alma's words, I will make it back home to heaven, to be with my family and my loving and proud Heavenly Father again, forever!
"But that ye would humble yourselves before the Lord, and call on His holy name, and watch and pray continually, that ye may not be tempted above that which ye can bear, and thus be led by the Holy Spirit, becoming humble, meek, submissive, patient, full of love and all long-suffering; Having faith on the Lord; having a hope that ye shall reveive eternal lefe; having the love of God always in your hearts, that ye may be lifted up at the last day and enter into His rest." (Alma 13:28-29)
I've been reading in the book of Alma in the Book of Mormon, about Alma's mission to the churches throughout the land. He preaches repentance to the people everywhere he goes, and establishes or corrects the church there. He calls out the wicked and their practices, in "plain words," so they cannot misunderstand. As I read about the wickedness, I keep noticing that he's all but describing our world today! I keep thinking that America, like those cities of old, is so wicked and nearing destruction, that it's scary! The end is definitely coming, and he jests not when he says the time for repentance is NOW!!!: "And now, my brethren, I wish from the inmost part of my heart, yea, with great anxiety even unto pain, that ye would hearken into my words, and cast off your sins, and not procrastinate the day of your repentance." (Alma 13:27) Amulek (Alma's missionary companion) said: "why hath Satan got such great hold on your hearts? Why will ye yield yourselves unto him that he may have power over you?"(Alma 10:25) Sheesh! It would be very guilt-provoking to have someone say that to you! No wonder the people got so angry; they didn't want people to know how wicked they really were!
Now, despite the general wickedness, there were people who listened and believed the missionaries' words, just as there are today. Alma spoke of them: "many of them did believe on his words, and began to repent, and to search the scriptures." (Alma 14:1) These peoples' hearts were pricked; they felt the truthfulness of the words of Christ's gospel, and wanted to know more, so they went to the scriptures to verify the words and find more answers. That's what needs to happen now! We've got to get searching, with sincere hearts, for answers in the scriptures. We need to live our lives by the scriptures- we've got to get back to relying on God and searching the words of the prophets for strength.
Alma expounded on receiving knowledge: "It is given to many to know the mysteries of God...according to the heed and diligence which they give unto Him...he that will not harden his heart, to him is given the greater portion of the word, until it is given unto him to know the mysteries of God until he know them in full." (Alma 12:9-10) How awesome is that! And empowering! It's not just prophets or pastors who get to understand God's word- everyone is given the opportunity and privilege to find answers and understand and gain knowledge from God! Just as Joseph Smith realized when he was a teenager, after he read James 1:5: God will give us knowledge and truth if we but ask sincerely; and he will not upbraid, or criticize us, for asking! In other words, it's not just the privilege of the elect to know the word of God! We can all know God and His word, but we have to ask and search and be righteous and ready for the answers and knowledge that will surely come!
Ok, so those of us who do believe and search the scriptures and ask God in sincere prayer for repentance and peace and knowledge, Alma records that we "shall have claim on mercy through (God's) only Begotten Son..." (Alma 12:34). So, we have to work for that mercy by repenting, and then we have to keep our claim on it by remaining righteous! We can't just get saved and that's it. We have to remain worthy of that saving redemption! Alma tells us that those who repent and are baptized are "sanctified by the Holy Ghost, having their garments made white, being pure and spotless before God," and enter into "the rest of the Lord their God." One other thing that I love: Alma says that these people who are sanctified and righteous "could not look upon sin save it were with abhorrence." (Alma 13:12) I want to be like that! I want to get to the point where I hate the thought of sin, and don't fall to even my "favorites" anymore!
I'll end with what Alma wants for us: "may the Lord grant unto you repentance." (Alma 13:30) I want that repentance and forgivenes, because I know that no matter how hard I try to "be good," I'm still gonna mess up some times and make bad choices. That's becasue I'm not perfect! But I know that if I keep repenting and trying to be the best that I can be, my Savior and brother, Jesus Christ, will make up the difference, because He loves me! And if I can endure to the end and follow Alma's words, I will make it back home to heaven, to be with my family and my loving and proud Heavenly Father again, forever!
"But that ye would humble yourselves before the Lord, and call on His holy name, and watch and pray continually, that ye may not be tempted above that which ye can bear, and thus be led by the Holy Spirit, becoming humble, meek, submissive, patient, full of love and all long-suffering; Having faith on the Lord; having a hope that ye shall reveive eternal lefe; having the love of God always in your hearts, that ye may be lifted up at the last day and enter into His rest." (Alma 13:28-29)
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