I just finished re-reading the story of
Alma and Amulek in the Book of Mormon.
Alma and Amulek in the Book of Mormon.
I wanted to put up a post about it because it's my favorite part of the Book of Mormon. I've always regarded Amulek as one of my major heroes. The more I read Alma 8-16, the more I respect him. I think it's because unlike many of the Book of Mormon heroes, he wasn't a prophet or a warrior. He was a civilian (like me, except probably with a lot more money), and one who even admitted to having a hard heart at some point. Yet when the call came, he repented and answered, and ultimately wound up sacrificing everything he had for the truth. His story means a lot to me because I hope that when "the call" comes for me, whatever it is, I'll be strong enough to do the same thing. Also it reminds me that if he made that huge sacrifice, surely I can make the little sacrifices I need to to stand for truth and righteousness in today's world.
If you want to comment on this post, feel free to comment on this story or any other story or hero you love from the Book of Mormon.
2 comments:
I love this story as well (and also just finished reading it a few nights ago.) I'm trying to follow the Sunday School reading schedule, but am obviously a little behind. Part of me wants to get back on schedule so that I can contribute more on Sundays, but the other half of me likes it more this way, because after having a really great lesson on a section I seem to get a lot more out of my reading.
i agree that Amulek is a pretty awesome person in the book of mormon. i also love the sons of mosiah. They were offered the chance to be kings (!) and turned it down to share the gospel with their enemies. Amazing. It's hard for me to want to even be near people I don't get along with, let alone want to share something so important in my life with them. They are great examples to all of us!
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