In the Book of Mormon we read that the Nephites were again about to be victorious and to reclaim their rights and privileges. The attempts of the Lamanites to give them poison were thwarted. Moroni made preparations to attack the city of Morianton, which had become a great stronghold. Alma 55:28-35 "And it came to pass that the Nephites began again to be victorious, and to reclaim their rights and their privileges. Many times did the Lamanites attempt to encircle them about by night, but in these attempts they did lose many prisoners. And many times did they attempt to administer of their wine to the Nephites, that they might destroy them with poison or with drunkenness. But behold, the Nephites were not slow to remember the Lord their God in this their time of affliction. They could not be taken in their snares; yea, they would not partake of their wine, save they had first given to some of the Lamanite prisoners. And they were thus cautious that no poison should be administered among them; for if their wine would poison a Lamanite it would also poison a Nephite; and thus they did try all their liquors. And now it came to pass that it was expedient for Moroni to make preparations to attack the city Morianton; for behold, the Lamanites had, by their labors, fortified the city Morianton until it had become an exceeding stronghold. And they were continually bringing new forces into that city, and also new supplies of provisions. And thus ended the twenty and ninth year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi."
The New Testament teaches us what the proper attitude toward money should be. Instead of seeking for worldly riches, we should be content with what we already have. If we have food and clothing we should be happy. We didn't bring anything into this world and we won't take anything out of it when we leave. People who are trying to get rich can easily fall into all kinds of temptations and can become trapped by harmful passions that plunge people into ruin and destruction. The love of money is the root of all all kinds of evil and when people make money their goal it can cause them to wander away from the faith and cause much pain. It's important for people who are rich not to become egotistical and not to place their hope on their finances, which are uncertain. Instead, they need to hope in God who richly provides everything for our enjoyment. We need to do good and be rich in the good things we do--being generous and sharing with others. When we do these things, we will be laying up treasure for ourselves in the future. 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 "But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life."
A verse with a thought booklet tells us that the Lord is good to those who seek Him. Lamentations 3:25 "The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him."
The New Testament teaches us what the proper attitude toward money should be. Instead of seeking for worldly riches, we should be content with what we already have. If we have food and clothing we should be happy. We didn't bring anything into this world and we won't take anything out of it when we leave. People who are trying to get rich can easily fall into all kinds of temptations and can become trapped by harmful passions that plunge people into ruin and destruction. The love of money is the root of all all kinds of evil and when people make money their goal it can cause them to wander away from the faith and cause much pain. It's important for people who are rich not to become egotistical and not to place their hope on their finances, which are uncertain. Instead, they need to hope in God who richly provides everything for our enjoyment. We need to do good and be rich in the good things we do--being generous and sharing with others. When we do these things, we will be laying up treasure for ourselves in the future. 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 "But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life."
A verse with a thought booklet tells us that the Lord is good to those who seek Him. Lamentations 3:25 "The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him."
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