Teancum and
Nephi have an experience in common: They are both compelled to slay a wicked
man. Nephi slew Laban to get the Plates
of Brass, thus preserving the written word of God for an entire nation. Using a javelin, Teancum assassinated Amalickiah,
the king of the Lamanites, to end his reign of terror.
Unless we
are soldiers or cops, we will probably never have the Spirit direct us to kill
anyone. But we can kill the evil habits
and thoughts we are beset with. Swift amputation of connections to pornography,
selfishness, and pride are sometimes needed. Wickedness never was happiness.
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