In the Book of Mormon we read that after Zarahemnah got his sword back he was angry and lunged at Mormoni to kill him, but one of Moroni's soldiers stopped him and took off his scalp and Zerehemnah (minus his scalp) withdrew into the midst of his soldiers. The soldier who had done this took the scalp and put it on the end of his sword, holding it high in the air while loudly telling the Lamanites that they would fall to the earth unless they delivered up their weapons and made a covenant of peace. At this, many of the Lamanites were struck with fear and did indeed enter a covenant of peace. They were allowed to depart into the wilderness unharmed. Alma 44:12-15 "
And now when Moroni had said these words, Zerahemnah retained his sword, and he was angry with Moroni, and he rushed forward that he might slay Moroni; but as he raised his sword, behold, one of Moroni's soldiers smote it even to the earth, and it broke by the hilt; and he also smote Zerahemnah that he took off his scalp and it fell to the earth. And Zerahemnah withdrew from before them into the midst of his soldiers. And it came to pass that the soldier who stood by, who smote off the scalp of Zerahemnah, took up the scalp from off the ground by the hair, and laid it upon the point of his sword, and stretched it forth unto them, saying unto them with a loud voice: Even as this scalp has fallen to the earth, which is the scalp of your chief, so shall ye fall to the earth except ye will deliver up your weapons of war and depart with a covenant of peace. Now there were many, when they heard these words and saw the scalp which was upon the sword, that were struck with fear; and many came forth and threw down their weapons of war at the feet of Moroni, and entered into a covenant of peace. And as many as entered into a covenant they suffered to depart into the wilderness."
In the New Testament we read that God does not show partiality to one group of people over another. Rather, in every nation, whoever worships Him and does what is right is acceptable to Him. Jesus Christ is Lord of all! If we find ourselves having prejudices against certain nations or races of people, we need to realize that such feelings are not in harmony with the Lord's teachings. All people are our brothers and sisters and we are to love them. Acts 10:34-36 "Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)"
Some verses with a thought booklet tell us to not let our hearts be troubled or allow far to enter into our lives. We can have faith in Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father who are preparing a place for us to dwell with Them. Have you ever watched a home makeover on TV? A family is sent away on vacation while their home that is very small or unsafe is remodeled or rebuilt. When they come back, the new home is beyond their wildest dreams and they are overwhelmed with gratitude and tears of joy. When we reach our heavenly home it will be far beyond anything we can imagine in this world! John 14:1-2 "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you."
And now when Moroni had said these words, Zerahemnah retained his sword, and he was angry with Moroni, and he rushed forward that he might slay Moroni; but as he raised his sword, behold, one of Moroni's soldiers smote it even to the earth, and it broke by the hilt; and he also smote Zerahemnah that he took off his scalp and it fell to the earth. And Zerahemnah withdrew from before them into the midst of his soldiers. And it came to pass that the soldier who stood by, who smote off the scalp of Zerahemnah, took up the scalp from off the ground by the hair, and laid it upon the point of his sword, and stretched it forth unto them, saying unto them with a loud voice: Even as this scalp has fallen to the earth, which is the scalp of your chief, so shall ye fall to the earth except ye will deliver up your weapons of war and depart with a covenant of peace. Now there were many, when they heard these words and saw the scalp which was upon the sword, that were struck with fear; and many came forth and threw down their weapons of war at the feet of Moroni, and entered into a covenant of peace. And as many as entered into a covenant they suffered to depart into the wilderness."
In the New Testament we read that God does not show partiality to one group of people over another. Rather, in every nation, whoever worships Him and does what is right is acceptable to Him. Jesus Christ is Lord of all! If we find ourselves having prejudices against certain nations or races of people, we need to realize that such feelings are not in harmony with the Lord's teachings. All people are our brothers and sisters and we are to love them. Acts 10:34-36 "Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)"
Some verses with a thought booklet tell us to not let our hearts be troubled or allow far to enter into our lives. We can have faith in Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father who are preparing a place for us to dwell with Them. Have you ever watched a home makeover on TV? A family is sent away on vacation while their home that is very small or unsafe is remodeled or rebuilt. When they come back, the new home is beyond their wildest dreams and they are overwhelmed with gratitude and tears of joy. When we reach our heavenly home it will be far beyond anything we can imagine in this world! John 14:1-2 "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you."
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