This chapter demonstrates the fairness of the Lord as our
judge. Traditionally the Lamanites had not been supported by
the Lord because of their wicked deeds, while the Nephites had been loved of
the Lord because, in the beginning, they followed Him. But when the Lamanites became converted
through the preaching of the Nephites, they became permanently converted and
would not be turned away. Therefore, in
the final judgment, the Lord will take into consideration where people began
when He judges them. Realizing that the
Lamanites’ wickedness came about through false teaching, He will judge them
accordingly. Whereas the Nephites’
wickedness will be judged more harshly because they were taught the truth from
the beginning. This chapter is further
evidence of the Savior’s teaching that to whom much is given, much is required
(see Luke 12:48).
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