“Fearing to do wrong in the sight of God, Alma poured out his whole soul to God and pled with Him for answers as to how to handle the transgressors. Because of Alma’s great love for his fellowman and his fervent desire to do God’s will, the Lord blessed him mightily, even with a promise of eternal life. Then the Lord explained to him why his pleading for understanding in judgment was so important, saying: ‘This is my Church. It is my name through which they will be saved. It is through my sacrifice. It is I who will judge’” (Mickelsen, “Atonement, Repentance, and Dirty Linen,” 10).