A recurring theme in the Book of Mormon is that the righteous are cast out of their homes and driven out of their cities. This happened to the Anti-Nephi-Lehies, the men of Ammonihah, and the repentant Zoramites, to name a few. The parallels to the history of the early saints are striking. Certainly, to patiently endure such persecution is a demonstration of great faith and restraint. The Lord has promised, every one that hath forsaken houses…or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life (Matt 19:29). Thus we see that the poor Zoramites, by their sacrifice, had earned the riches of eternity.