“In Behalf of His People”

Brant Gardner

True Christian love is that which turns outward to others. In Lehi's case, his heart goes out on behalf of his people, not himself nor his own circumstances. We learn to love by serving others, thus "Mosiah 2:17 And behold, I tell you these things that ye may learn wisdom; that ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God."

Multidimensional Commentary on the Book of Mormon

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