In Alma 9, Alma the Younger and Amulek set out to teach the hard-hearted and non-accepting people of Ammonihah. These were the same people that drove Alma away and the people that the angel appeared to Alma about and commanded he go back and teach again, teaching repentance to them. Alma told them of the coming of Jesus, how they needed to repent of their sins, accept the teachings of Alma about righteousness, good works, and faith in the Lord.
The people got so angry with Alma that they wished harm upon him and threw Alma and Amulek in prison, but Alma and Amulek were protected by God and were released.
Likening Chapter 9 Unto Me
One thing I thought about while reading was that Alma said that more punishment would come upon the Nephites who were given many blessings than the Lamanites because they basically are more accountable due to their understanding, blessings given, and "where much is given, more is required."
I think about my life. I have had experiences that make me more accountable to keep the commandments then someone who has never known of Christ. Because of this, when I sin, I am held to a higher standard and my need for stronger repentance is required. I ask myself daily how I did today and what can I do better tomorrow? I repent before my head hits the pillow and ask forgiveness where I fall short. Daily I examine my conscience which I have practiced since I was a small girl.
In Alma Chapter 10 Amulek speaks strongly to the people of Ammonihah. He tells them of the angel that announced Alma coming and that he was a good and righteous man. He then goes on to warn the people of wicked lawyers in the city and everyone got upset with him and called him evil.
Likening These Chapters Unto Me
Do I heed the counsel of my leaders. Do I listen and obey the Prophet? Am I teachable and able to be formed in to a Christian and follower of Christ? Do I teach others of Christ by word and deed? Am I willing to submit and be humble or do I grumble and complain when things don't go my way? Can I be spiritually fed or do I refuse to get spiritually fed and therefore starve myself from The Holy Ghost? Sometimes God has me take the long way around, but He will lead me home to him! I know this!!! I need to trust and obey.
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