-We never
have the right to remove a person’s agency from them (thus Nephi does not stop
them) but we sure can illustrate the consequences that certain decisions will
result in. We can also bring up the
situation where the decision must be made and the vacillation cease! This is what Nephi does: “if ye have choice” it is also what Joshua
did: “choose ye this day…”. This has an interesting effect: those who are pushing for a path contrary to
God’s, infrequently have the courage to
follow through with their ways because a person who does not follow the Lord is
deficient of courage. It takes great
courage and integrity to follow God. To
be sure, Satan’s hosts will be those of weak character and whose strength is placed
upon unsure foundations.
“if ye will
return unto Jerusalem ye shall also perish with them.”
-Nephi is
simply stating the consequence of an action.
Laman and Lemuel have complete freedom to return to Jerusalem… deep inside they are not sure if they are
correct or if Jerusalem is, in fact, going to be destroyed. They are in hell: they cannot believe but neither can they
disbelieve.
“if ye have
choice, go up to the land”
-Nephi is
saying, in essence: choose already,
choose ye this day! You have your
agency. Stop whining and go back to
Jerusalem. You will see that what I have
told you is true. Here is their
opportunity. Why didn’t they seize
it? Nothing was keeping them…
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