COME, FOLLOW ME | MAY 25-31 | MOSIAH 29 - ALMA 4 Some might see King Mosiah’s proposal to replace kings with elected judges as merely wise political reform. But to the Nephites, especially those who lived under wicked King Noah, this change had spiritual significance too. They had seen how an unrighteous king had caused “iniquity” and “great destruction” among his people (Mosiah 29:17), and they were “exceedingly anxious” to be free from such influence. This change would allow them to be responsible for their own righteousness and “answer for [their] own sins” (Mosiah 29:38; see also Doctrine and Covenants 101:78). Of course, the end of the reign of kings did not mean the end of problems in Nephite society. Cunning people like Nehor and Amlici promoted false ideas, nonbelievers persecuted the Saints, and many members of the Church became prideful and fell away. Yet “the humble followers of God” remained “steadfast and immovable” despite what happened around them (Alma 1:25). And because of the change enacted by Mosiah, they could “cast in their voices” to influence their society for good (Alma 2:6). Our mission is to supplement your gospel studies, uplift, and inspire. The page is a collection of gospel teachers expounding their insights from the scriptures. We have various series including Come, Follow Me, a study of Isaiah, and more to come. #StudyMyGospel Check out our Facebook page for more content: www.facebook.com/StudyMyGospel/ Supplemental resources: brotherrmiller.wordpress.com/

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