Tag: 3 Nephi

3 Nephi 7 – 8Even in their wickedness, the people were united in their hatred of those who destroyed the government. They desired the stability and protections of the government, but they did not trust each other after their chief judge was murdered (again) which is why they settled into tribes. The tribes consisted of…

3 Nephi 6The people had grown accustomed to evil in their thoughts which is why their repentance was so short-lived once there was no imminent danger.

3 Nephi 4 – 5I wonder if the Nephites would have been commanded to abandon their lands to the Gadiantons if the Gadiantons had settled the land instead of attacking. I do find it interesting that they were commanded when pursuing the Gadiantons to stop their pursuit at the edge of the wilderness and to…

3 Nephi 2 – 3I am always amazed at the boldness of Giddianhi in declaring that the works and secrets of the Gadiantons are good. I also notice the pattern of decreasing stability among the Nephites. Over time they go from being generally righteous with cycles to unrighteousness every decade to being generally wicked with…

3 Nephi 1I never realized that the destruction of the believers was the first real challenge that Nephi faced after his father left the land. He must have felt very blessed that the majority of the people accepted the truth after the sign was given. On the other hand, it must have been highly discouraging…