Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Alma 23 Taking Upon Ourselves a New Name


The king of the Lamanites sent out a decree to all his people that they were not to obstruct the work of Ammon and his brethren as they spread the gospel throughout the land.  As a result, thousands of Lamanites were converted to Christ.  They never did fall away!  They changed their name from Lamanites to Anti-Nephi-Lehites.  When we experience a significant change in our lives, we too have a desire for a new name.  This happens at least eigth times in our lives:  Pre-mortal birth, mortal birth, rebirth, priesthood and missions, temple and marriage, parent and grand-parenthood, death, and resurrection.

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