18 Now go, my son, and teach the word unto this people. Be sober. My son, farewell.
Alma 19 Intro: The commandments of Alma, to his son, Corianton.
1 And now my son, I have somewhat more to say unto thee than what I said unto thy brother: for behold, have ye not observed the steadiness of thy brother, his faithfulness, and his diligence in keeping the commandments of God.
2 Behold, has he not set a good example for thee?
3 For thou didst not give so much heed unto my words as did thy brother, among the people of the Zoramites.
4 Now this is what I have against thee; thou didst go on unto boasting in thy strength, and thy wisdom.
5 And this is not all, my son. Thou didst do that which was grievous unto me; for thou didst forsake the ministry, and did go over into the land of Siron, among the borders of the Lamanites, after the harlot Isabel; yea, she did steal away the hearts of many; but this was no excuse for thee, my son.
6 Thou shouldst have tended to the ministry, wherewith thou wast entrusted.
7 Know ye not, my son, that these things are an abomination in the sight of the Lord; yea, most abominable above all sins, save it be the shedding of innocent blood, or denying the Holy Ghost?
8 For behold, if ye deny the Holy Ghost when it once has had place in you, and ye know that ye deny it; behold, this is a sin which is unpardonable;
9 Yea, and whosoever murdereth against the light and knowledge of God, it is not easy for him to obtain forgiveness; yea, I say unto you, my son, that it is not easy for him to obtain a forgiveness.
