“If Ye Teach the Law of Moses Why Do Ye Not Keep It?”

Joseph F. McConkie, Robert L. Millet

We note with interest that Abinadi did not ask the priests of Noah: “Why have ye not lived the laws of purifications? Why have ye not adhered to the intricacies of the dietary code? Why have we not held the appointed feasts and festivals?” Rather, Abinadi’s concerns were with morality and decency, with the proper handling of riches or temporal resources, with obedience to the commandments given to Moses on Sinai (see also verse 33).

Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 2

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