In the Book of Mormon we read that the Lamanites began to come in upon King Noah's people and slay them, and drove many of their flocks out of the land. The Lamanites thus began to destroy them and exercise hatred toward them. Noah sent armies against them and was able to drive them back. So he began to brag and boast in his own strength. They delighted in the shedding of blood. Mosiah 11:16-19 "And it came to pass that the Lamanites began to come in upon his people, upon small numbers, and to slay them in their fields, and while they were tending their flocks. And king Noah sent guards round about the land to keep them off; but he did not send a sufficient number, and the Lamanites came upon them and killed them, and drove many of their flocks out of the land; thus the Lamanites began to destroy them, and to exercise their hatred upon them. And it came to pass that king Noah sent his armies against them, and they were driven back, or they drove them back for a time; therefore, they returned rejoicing in their spoil. And now, because of this great victory they were lifted up in the pride of their hearts; they did boast in their own strength, saying that their fifty could stand against thousands of the Lamanites; and thus they did boast, and did delight in blood, and the shedding of the blood of their brethren, and this because of the wickedness of their king and priests."
In the Old Testament we read that men cannot be ransomed or redeemed by their worldly wealth. God alone can redeem a soul from the grave. The glory of a rich man ceases with his death. He cannot carry anything with him. Psalms 49:6-17 "They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him: (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:) That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption. For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others. Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever, and their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names. Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish. This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah. Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume in the grave from their dwelling. But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah. Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased; For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him."
A verse with a thought booklet tells us that if we'e merciful to others, we'll likewise obtain mercy. Matthew 5:7 "Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy."
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