Today's Favorite Verse: Mosiah 11:2, 7, 9, 14
"For behold, he did not keep the commandments of God, but he did walk after the desires of his own heart. And he had many wives and concubines. And he did cause his people to commit sin, and do that which was abominable in the sight of the Lord. Yea, and they did commit whoredoms and all manner of wickedness.
Yea, and they also became idolatrous, because they were deceived by the vain and flattering words of the king and priests; for they did speak flattering things unto them
And he also built him a spacious palace, and a throne in the midst thereof, all of which was of fine wood and was ornamented with gold and silver and with precious things.
And it came to pass that he placed his heart upon his riches, and he spent his time in riotous living with his wives and his concubines; and so did also his priests spend their time with harlots."
Mormon who abridged the records saw our day and knew how to liken the scriptures to us. This is also what we need to do. This is a warning about the wickedness of kings, and what people we should not put in power and have authority over us. The people became idolatrous because of the vain and flattering words of the king and priests. As they became more wicked they boasted in their own strength and were blinded to the words of Abinadi. King Noah hardened his heart and saw no need to repent of his evil doings. These people were ripe for destruction and that is what Abinadi came to warn them of.
Day 3426
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