Mosiah 11

Day 125: March 16, 2012

Mosiah 11

It is so sad to see how quickly the people went from being righteous and walking in the ways of the Lord to being wicked, and idolatrous and greedy. The change from King Zeniff to King Noah is a tragedy. Slowly the things of the world became far more important than preparing to defend themselves and because of this the Lamanites were able to enter and have some success in the land. This is how Satan works in our lives. Little by little we stop doing the things that we are supposed to be doing in exchange for things of the world and things that will bring us instant happiness. As we lower our standards Satan can attack us and we will be unable to stop his attacks and will succumb to more sins and transgressions. It is important to always keep our armor on and to put it on each day.

I think Abinadi is one brave man. Noah and his people are so wicked and yet he stands up and cries repentance unto them. It would take such great faith in the Lord to know that he would be protected according to his will. I want to have more faith so that I could stand up against wickedness more if needed to help my brothers and sisters come to know the will of the Lord.