Tag: 2 Nephi

Nephi says that the Lord will make a division among the people and will ensure that the righteous are preserved. I wonder if the societal divisions we see growing now are part of that.

I have a feeling that at some point we will discover it be presented with more of the words of Christ to other nations and it will be interesting to see then how different people respond to further light.

I never considered the implications that those who are built upon a sandy foundation are less open to further doctrine because if their foundation. With everything shaking beneath them they have no stability to incorporate more truth. Those who are built on a sure foundation have the security to evaluate and incorporate new doctrine when…

The day has yet to come when the words of the sealed book shall be read upon the housetops, revealed by means that will be seen miraculous even in our day. Those who wait upon the Lord will not be ashamed, including those with righteous intentions who erred in spirit. I’m that day they shall…

It is helpful to remember when reading this prophecy from Nephi that he had already seen the whole history of his people on vision. He knew what they would experience and why.

The right way is to believe in Christ. I am reminded of the lessons of the temple: first we commit to follow and obey, then we commit to sacrifice what is requested (primarily a broken heart and a contrite spirit) and then we are prepared to live according to the gospel of Christ by placing…

If the Lord has promised Israel that other nations shall be joined to them how should they respond to people who seek to be joined to them—how should they treat outsiders? If the believe the promises they should welcome any who come in peace.

I won’t if the people found of comforting to hear that although Babylon would overcome Israel as punishment for their wickedness, Babylon itself would be overthrown and left desolate later as consequence for its pride.

I wonder if all people (or even just most) have to experience the transition from feeling abandoned, ignored, or forgotten by the Lord to seeing His mighty hand activated in their lives so that all the former sorrow and suffering are forgotten in the present blessings.

Wo unto them that decree unrighteous decrees, and that write grievousness which they have prescribed; To turn away the needy from judgment, and to take away the right from the poor of my people, that widows may be their prey, and that they may rob the fatherless! 2 Nephi 20:1-2 / Isaiah 10:1-2 Unrighteous decrees…