Most apparent in the first chapters of 1 Nephi is the
principle of testimony. 1 Nephi begins with Lehi’s vision, followed by
Lehi calling his people to repentance. Without a testimony, Lehi’s
vision would have meant very little to him. Though we think that if we
had such an experience we would also have a testimony, Laman and Lemuel
prove us wrong when the angel visits them outside the walls of
Jerusalem. Despite seeing an angel, they continue to murmur, and do not gain a
testimony of the gospel. Lehi, however, holds true to his testimony,
even when his life is in danger. Nephi also gains a testimony, and does
so by praying about his father’s experience to ask if it is true with
faith that he will receive an answer.
Lehi
testifies of the truth despite persecution. His life is in danger, and
he sticks to his guns. I know that I don’t have that much conviction. I
usually clam up when people talk badly about the church in fear of being
singled out. However, that is not the Lord’s way. Even as a ward
missionary I find it difficult to face the persecution.
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