In the Book of Mormon we read that great iniquity had come upon the Nephites in the space of just a few years and it greatly grieved Nephi to see it. He wished he had lived in the days when people were righteous and easy to be intreated. Nephi was mourning and pouring out his hear to God when people saw him and gathered together watching him and wondering why he was so sad. Helaman 7:6-11 "Now this great iniquity had come upon the Nephites, in the space of not many years; and when Nephi saw it, his heart was swollen with sorrow within his breast; and he did exclaim in the agony of his soul: Oh, that I could have had my days in the days when my father Nephi first came out of the land of Jerusalem, that I could have joyed with him in the promised land; then were his people easy to be entreated, firm to keep the commandments of God, and slow to be led to do iniquity; and they were quick to hearken unto the words of the Lord— Yea, if my days could have been in those days, then would my soul have had joy in the righteousness of my brethren. But behold, I am consigned that these are my days, and that my soul shall be filled with sorrow because of this the wickedness of my brethren. And behold, now it came to pass that it was upon a tower, which was in the garden of Nephi, which was by the highway which led to the chief market, which was in the city of Zarahemla; therefore, Nephi had bowed himself upon the tower which was in his garden, which tower was also near unto the garden gate by which led the highway. And it came to pass that there were certain men passing by and saw Nephi as he was pouring out his soul unto God upon the tower; and they ran and told the people what they had seen, and the people came together in multitudes that they might know the cause of so great mourning for the wickedness of the people."
In the Old Testament we read that Jacob and Esau both had so many animals and property that they couldn't live together. The land could not support all of their livestock. So Esau took his family and animals and all his possessions and moved away from the land of Canaan and from his brother Jacob, and went to live in the mountains of Seir. Genesis 36:6-8 "And Esau took his wives, and his sons, and his daughters, and all the persons of his house, and his cattle, and all his beasts, and all his substance, which he had got in the land of Canaan; and went into the country from the face of his brother Jacob. For their riches were more than that they might dwell together; and the land wherein they were strangers could not bear them because of their cattle. Thus dwelt Esau in mount Seir: Esau is Edom."
Some scriptures with a thought booklet tell the story of Tabitha being raised from the dead by Peter. It says that Tabitha was full of good works and alms deeds. At her death, many were weeping and mourning her, and many widows showed Peter the clothing that Tabitha had made for them. I think a point we can take from this story is that we can each serve others in our own unique way. Tabitha had a talent for making clothing which she gave to widows. Maybe we have a talent for music which we can share with those around us. Or perhaps we have a talent for teaching. Or maybe we're good at cooking and can take meals or desserts to others to bring them comfort and joy. Whatever special talent the Lord has blessed us with, we can use it to serve those around us. Acts 9:36-42 "Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber. And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them. Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them. But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up. And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive. And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord."
In the Old Testament we read that Jacob and Esau both had so many animals and property that they couldn't live together. The land could not support all of their livestock. So Esau took his family and animals and all his possessions and moved away from the land of Canaan and from his brother Jacob, and went to live in the mountains of Seir. Genesis 36:6-8 "And Esau took his wives, and his sons, and his daughters, and all the persons of his house, and his cattle, and all his beasts, and all his substance, which he had got in the land of Canaan; and went into the country from the face of his brother Jacob. For their riches were more than that they might dwell together; and the land wherein they were strangers could not bear them because of their cattle. Thus dwelt Esau in mount Seir: Esau is Edom."
Some scriptures with a thought booklet tell the story of Tabitha being raised from the dead by Peter. It says that Tabitha was full of good works and alms deeds. At her death, many were weeping and mourning her, and many widows showed Peter the clothing that Tabitha had made for them. I think a point we can take from this story is that we can each serve others in our own unique way. Tabitha had a talent for making clothing which she gave to widows. Maybe we have a talent for music which we can share with those around us. Or perhaps we have a talent for teaching. Or maybe we're good at cooking and can take meals or desserts to others to bring them comfort and joy. Whatever special talent the Lord has blessed us with, we can use it to serve those around us. Acts 9:36-42 "Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber. And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them. Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them. But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up. And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive. And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord."
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