Even though there is a difference in presentation, the concept is the same. Nehor taught that “all mankind should be saved at the last day.” Because of this universal salvation, there was no cause for worry in this life, no need to “fear nor tremble.” There was no need to repent because their salvation was already assured. This is a direct conceptual ancestor to Samuel’s description of this people as those who believe that they can do whatever their heart desires. Certainly they have adopted the Nehorite philosophy of universal salvation.
Even more important, however, is the response of the people to the person doing the preaching. Samuel specifically notes that: “…ye will lift him up, and ye will give unto him of your substance; ye will give unto him of your gold, and of your silver, and ye will clothe him with costly apparel.” Compare that to Nehor’s teaching: