“I Began to Be Desirous That My Family Should Partake of It Also”

Jana Reiss

Significantly, the first thing that Lehi wants after eating the fruit (which represents the love of God in the allegory) is to share it with his family. In Mormon theology, people receive salvation as individuals, but they attain eternal exaltation (learning to be like God) in family units.

The Book of Mormon: Selections Annotated & Explained

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