Book of Mormon
Wives of the Zoramites Who Repented
Alma 35:14
and Alma, and Ammon, and their brethren, and their brethren, and also the two sons of Alma returned to the land of Zarahemla, after having been instruments in the hands of God of bringing many of the Zoramites to repentance : and as many as were brought to the repentance were driven out of the land : but they have lands for their inheritance in the land of Jershon, and they have taken up arms to defend themselves, and their wives, and children, and their lands.
I have really enjoyed reading about these Zoramites. They were poor and looked down on by the "upper-class" Zoramites. Because of their poverty, they were cast out of the synagogues, and not able to worship. They had a desire to know and understand the things of God. They wanted to pray and to worship, but were not given that opportunity.
They went to Alma and asked, "What shall we do?"
I think it is interesting that it was because of their poverty and "coarseness of their apparel" that they were "humbled and ready to hear the word of God."
L. Whitney Clayton in October 2009, reminded us that, "burdens provide opportunities to practice virtues that contribute to eventual perfection."
Alma and Amulek taught them about faith, prayer, worship, the atonement, and charity.
After hearing the words and knowing them to be true, they were cast out of the land. Luckily, they were welcomed with open arms in the land of Jershon. There they took up arms to defend themselves, and their wives, children, and land.
I find it interesting that being "rich" didn't make the Zoramites a happy people. In fact they were so angry with the people of Ammon for being charitable that they prepared for war! If I was rich, I certainly wouldn't waste my time in war. I would spend my days relaxing.
Happiness truly comes from having the gospel of Jesus Christ in our lives.
I also love that they were not judged my Alma and Amulek because of their social or economic status. Alma saw a people ready to hear the word, and so he shared it with them. It must have felt so good to finally be taught the things of the Lord, and know they were true.
We can find strength in the gospel. We can find unity, love, and acceptance. As we build upon the things Alma and Amulek taught, we can find prosperity.
They went to Alma and asked, "What shall we do?"
I think it is interesting that it was because of their poverty and "coarseness of their apparel" that they were "humbled and ready to hear the word of God."
L. Whitney Clayton in October 2009, reminded us that, "burdens provide opportunities to practice virtues that contribute to eventual perfection."
Alma and Amulek taught them about faith, prayer, worship, the atonement, and charity.
After hearing the words and knowing them to be true, they were cast out of the land. Luckily, they were welcomed with open arms in the land of Jershon. There they took up arms to defend themselves, and their wives, children, and land.
I find it interesting that being "rich" didn't make the Zoramites a happy people. In fact they were so angry with the people of Ammon for being charitable that they prepared for war! If I was rich, I certainly wouldn't waste my time in war. I would spend my days relaxing.
Happiness truly comes from having the gospel of Jesus Christ in our lives.
I also love that they were not judged my Alma and Amulek because of their social or economic status. Alma saw a people ready to hear the word, and so he shared it with them. It must have felt so good to finally be taught the things of the Lord, and know they were true.
We can find strength in the gospel. We can find unity, love, and acceptance. As we build upon the things Alma and Amulek taught, we can find prosperity.
these are my own opinions
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