“His Is Joy Which None Receiveth Save It Be the Truly Penitent”

Brant Gardner

It is not clear why Ammon was overcome by the experience but that his three brothers, whose joy was equally intense, were not overcome. Nor should we conclude that the others were less spiritual, for among them was Alma, a rather spiritual man in his own right. We should understand that the Spirit will affect different people in different ways at different times. It is important that we are in tune with the Spirit, not that we manifest that “in-tuneness” in any particular way.

Second Witness: Analytical & Contextual Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 4

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