Heleman 1 - 5
It's been around 75 years since King Benjamin gave his address to the people. The reign of judges, a new form of government, has been in place for 40 years.
Chapter 1 in Heleman gives us an example of what happens to a nation, a group of people or family if there is contentions in us. Jesus taught "there shall be no disputations among you" and "he that hath the spirit of contention is not of me"
Nephites enter difficult years. Pahoran dies Choosing a new Chief Judge from his sons brings politics turmoil, unrest, and disorder (contention) to the Nephite government. This unrest and disorder is caused by Paanchi's (Son of Pahoran) lost election to become Chief Judge an his quest for power and authority over the people. In anger (wroth) and in rebellion against the voice of the people, Paanchi seeks to destroy the liberty of the people. Paanchi devisive uprising diverts and weakens the government from protecting the Nephite people against exteral danger. The government is now using it resources to protecting the voice and liberties of the people.
The lesson I learn is that if we have contention in our homes we become less prepared to handle any outside problems. Such as death in the family, worldlyness, illness, sin.
In a Sunday (Friday) schools lesson, we were asked how do we stop contention in the home. At the time I did not know, but this morning I thought of the priesthood and being a good righteous priesthood holder and the qualities you need. I believe these qualities help stop contention in the home.
42 By kindness, and pure knowledge, which shall greatly enlarge the soul without hypocrisy, and without eguile—
43 Reproving betimes with sharpness, when moved upon by the Holy Ghost; and then showing forth afterwards an increase of love toward him whom thou hast reproved, lest he esteem thee to be his enemy;
44 That he may know that thy faithfulness is stronger than the cords of death.
45 Let thy bowels also be full of charity towards all men, and to the household of faith, and let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God; and the doctrine of the priesthood shall distil upon thy soul as the dews from heaven.
46 The Holy Ghost shall be thy constant companion, and thy scepter an unchanging scepter of righteousness and truth; and thy dominion shall be an everlasting dominion, and without compulsory means it shall flow unto thee forever and ever.
43 Reproving betimes with sharpness, when moved upon by the Holy Ghost; and then showing forth afterwards an increase of love toward him whom thou hast reproved, lest he esteem thee to be his enemy;
44 That he may know that thy faithfulness is stronger than the cords of death.
45 Let thy bowels also be full of charity towards all men, and to the household of faith, and let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God; and the doctrine of the priesthood shall distil upon thy soul as the dews from heaven.
46 The Holy Ghost shall be thy constant companion, and thy scepter an unchanging scepter of righteousness and truth; and thy dominion shall be an everlasting dominion, and without compulsory means it shall flow unto thee forever and ever.
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