-why were
Laman and Lemuel not with the other three initially? What does this signify to us (if anything)?
-there is
a parity of concern, of love, of hope for the future that exists from parents
to their children that is unequaled by those outside the family
relationship. Lehi and Sariah love Laman
and Lemuel and are as concerned for their future situation/happiness as much as
they feel toward Nephi and Sam.
Outsiders, on the other hand, do not have this equality of feeling. Lets be honest, we like Nephi more than we
like Laman. We would rather be friends
with him. If we had a fun social event
we might invite him and not extend an invitation to Lemuel. To a parent, however, even with the “problem”
child, the feelings are just as profound for all. Lehi deeply wanted Laman and Lemuel to have
the same experience as his other children.
This is impulsive and natural.
Hardly a moment passes from seeing his other children that he does not
also consider “where are my other boys?”.
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