“I Did Frankly Forgive Them” 1 Nephi 7:19–21 19 And it came to pass that they were angry with me again, and sought to lay hands upon me; but behold, one of the daughters of Ishmael, yea, and also her mother, and one of the sons of Ishmael, did plead with my brethren, insomuch that [...]
“I Had Seen a Vision” Joseph Smith—History 1:25 25 So it was with me. I had actually seen a light, and in the midst of that light I saw two Personages, and they did in reality speak to me; and though I was hated and persecuted for saying that I had seen a vision, yet [...]
Mortality Is a Time of Testing Abraham 3:25 25 And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them . . . Elder Bruce R. McConkie wrote: “Mortality itself is a probationary estate (Alma 42), a time of trial and testing for all [...]
“It seems as though the adversary was aware, at a very early period of my life, that I was destined to prove a disturber and an annoyer of his kingdom.” Joseph Smith—History 1:20 20 He again forbade me to join with any of them; and many other things did he say unto me, which I [...]
“Inasmuch as Ye Shall Keep My Commandments, Ye Shall Prosper” 1 Nephi 2:20 20 And inasmuch as ye shall keep my commandments, ye shall prosper, and shall be led to a land of promise; yea, even a land which I have prepared for you; yea, a land which is choice above all other lands. Elder [...]