RLDS Verse Context

15 And also see that ye bridle all your passions, that ye may be filled with love; see that ye refrain from idleness; do not pray as the Zoramites do, for ye have seen that they pray to be heard of men, and to be praised for their wisdom.

16 Do not say, O God, I thank thee that we are better than our brethren; but rather say, O Lord, forgive my unworthiness, and remember my brethren in mercy; yea, acknowledge your unworthiness before God at all times.

17 And may the Lord bless your soul, and receive you at the last day into his kingdom, to sit down in peace.

18 Now go, my son, and teach the word unto this people. Be sober. My son, farewell.

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.