“Mormon showed, by his account, that wickedness brought dissent, and dissent brought the threat of destruction from outside forces. The only way that the Nephites could stay free was to stay righteous” (Garrett, “Inspired by a Better Cause,” 76).
Division and contention destroy peace. Consider those times when you have seen division and contention destroy peace in a family, circle of friends, or neighborhood. What helped solve the division or contention? What can you do to help put an end to the division and contention among those with whom you live, work, or attend school?