1 Nephi Chapter 2

• 2:1 Lehi was faithful
• 2:1 Lehi followed the Lord's instructions to him
• 2:2 Lehi was obedient
• 2:4 Lehi left worldy things to follow the Lord
• 2:4 Lehi lived within his means
• 2:5 Lehi stuck with his family
• 2:7 Lehi sacrificed
• 2:7 Lehi gave thanks to the Lord
• 2:9 Lehi believed in his children
• 2:9 Lehi gave counsel unto his children
• 2:10 Lehi emphasized the importance of the gospel to his children
• 2:14 Lehi used the Priesthood worthily (footnote b)
• 2:16 Nephi desired to know
• 2:16 Nephi prayed
• 2:16 Nephi was humble
• 2:16 Nephi sought an answer on his own
• 2:16 Nephi did not rebel
• 2:17 Nephi shared with those that would listen
• 2:17 Sam believed Nephi
• 2:18 Nephi was sad when others wouldn't believe
• 2:18 Nephi prayed for others
• 2:19 Nephi had faith
• 2:19 Nephi prayed
• 2:19 Nephi was diligent
• 2:19 Nephi was humble
• 2:20 The Lord prepares a place for those that are righteous

The biggest thing I noticed in this chapter was the difference between those that were virtuous and those that were not. The differences are astronomical. Laman and Lemuel would not. That's the key. They would not pray, would not listen, would not be humble, would not choose to be happy, would not count their blessings, would not follow the prophet willingly. They did things because they had to.

That last sentence reminds me of a point John Bytheway made in my favorite talk by him--Get an Attitude. Laman and Lemuel did the things they were asked to, but only because they had to. Only after complaining. Only after making other people suffer. A virtuous person would not do that. If I am going to return to virtue, I can't complain about the things I do. I need to follow the example of Nephi, Lehi, and Sam. Especially Sam, I think. He was virtuous even though he didn't always receive credit for it. We often know he's doing right solely because he's not listed with Laman and Lemuel. I can't be virtuous so that people will know I'm virtuous. I have to do it for me.

That being said, I will try and state a quote I heard in Relief Society. I hope to live in such a way that a man has to find God to find me.

I love this gospel!