The error of the Lamanites nearly led to the annihilation of Limhi’s people. The destruction caused by misunderstanding can happen in many areas of life. “There are … times when one of the greatest acts of service we can perform is to stop something. The emotional chain of reaction and overreaction can come at us like electric voltage; it is very tempting to simply pass along. But we must say, ‘Let it stop with me.’ … At times we … should be stern, sweet sentries willing to expose ourselves to misunderstanding and pain in order to keep undesirable things from spreading any farther” (Neal A. Maxwell Quote Book, 315).