Rhetorical: Of course Alma's words have a resonance for the modern day. We as well as his congregation need to understand that we must truly live the gospel, for we will be unable to lie to the Lord. However, in the context of his speech this is very clearly a plea with those of the congregation who might be fooling themselves into believing that they are Christians because of the church, and not because of their actions. Alma is appealing to those who had lost their tempers, and used their fists and thus increased the social tension in Zarahemla. It is specifically to those members of the church that Alma is directing this particular message. They will not be able to lie to their Savior. Their actions must actually be in accord with his teachings, for mere membership will not save them.