“An Account… of My Proceedings”

Joseph F. McConkie, Robert L. Millet
Up to now Nephi had been summarizing the experiences of his father and abridging the record of Lehi. Now Nephi began an account of his own reign and ministry, which, of course, necessitated that a few more details of the teachings of Lehi and the doings of Laman and Lemuel be included.

“Those Who Have a Broken Heart and a Contrite Spirit”

Salvation is not promised to those glib of tongue but rather to those with a back bent by the burdens of the kingdom (see Matthew 24:46-51).

As there is no salvation without truth, so there is no salvation without obedience—without a “broken heart and a contrite spirit.”

Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 1

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