“Ye Shall Have Good Rewarded Unto You Again”

Brant Gardner

Alma reiterates the essential nature of restoration in verse 13. Restoration returns like for like. In verse 14 Alma suggests that Corianton’s process of repentance follow this principle. Alma suggests a course of action for Corianton that will begin to give him the works of Good, and presumably contribute to the heart of Good. He is told to be merciful, deal justly, judge righteously, and do good continually. He is told to begin to do good.

Corianton is to repent and change the direction of his “walk.” He is no longer to walk away from God, but to walk toward God on the way that God has set. An essential part of his walk is the actions that are Good. This repentance and performance of Good will allow good to be restored to him. This final pronouncement tells Corianton that after the process of repentance, “ye shall have good rewarded unto you again.”

Multidimensional Commentary on the Book of Mormon

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