“Why Should I Give Way to Temptations”

Brant Gardner

Nephi personalizes his spiritual struggles by contrasting the marvels of his spiritual experiences with the realities of temptations. Nephi does not doubt or discount his spiritual experiences. These temptations seem relatively minor. The picture is not one of an abject sinner approaching Yahweh, but of a righteous man seeing clearly his lack of perfection and need for continuing grace.

Second Witness: Analytical & Contextual Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 2

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