COME, FOLLOW ME | JULY 13-19 | ALMA 32-35
COME, FOLLOW ME | JULY 13-19 | ALMA 32-35 “Plant This Word in Your Hearts” For the Zoramites, prayer was a self-centered, routine practice that happened only once a week. It consisted of standing where all could see and repeating vain, self-satisfied words. Perhaps worse, the Zoramites lacked faith in Jesus Christ—even denied His existence—and persecuted the poor (see Alma 31:9–25). By contrast, Alma and Amulek boldly taught that prayer has more to do with what happens in our hearts than on a public platform. And if it doesn’t lead to compassion toward those in need, it is “vain, and availeth … nothing” (Alma 34:28). Most important, it is an expression of faith in Jesus Christ, who offers redemption through His “infinite and eternal sacrifice” (Alma 34:10). Such faith, Alma explained, is born of humility and a “desire to believe” (Alma 32:27). It grows gradually, like a tree, and requires constant nourishment. As you read Alma 32–35, you might consider your own faith and prayers; do you ever feel any Zoramite-like attitudes creeping in? How will you nourish your faith in Jesus Christ so it will become “a tree springing up unto everlasting life”? (Alma 32:41). 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/
