Week 11 (WL)

Scripture Chapter thought for this week, Alma 32. This is where Alma is teaching to the Zoramites and helping them understand Truth to dispel the false Doctrine they have grown up with. The Zoramites are very poor and Alma teaches them about the Doctrine of Faith as simply as he can. He explains to them that Faith is like a little seed, that must be planted and taken care of. As it grows it becomes like a tree where the fruit of eternal life, like we learn from Lehi's vision, can be picked. The Fruit being the Word of God, Wow! So some of the things from this Chapter we can get are:

A) Affliction is what usually humbles people and prepare them to hear the Word of God. "Blessed are those who are Humble without being compelled to be Humble."

B) Faith is God’s gift to those who serve him.

C) In order to Develop Faith, we Must begin with the desire to do so.

D) Faith is Hope in the Truth "Word of God"

E) Faith isn't to have a Perfect knowledge of things, it is things which are hoped for, not seen, but that are true.

F) We cannot know anything of a Surety at First like Alma says, but we must plant and Nourish the seed of Faith properly and with Diligence.

G) Our Seeds Only Grow and Flourish if it is not cast out by unbelief or "Resistance" to the Spirit.

H) We can tell which things that are good, because our "Soul will enlarge" and cause a swelling in the Bosom" (The Promptings of the Holy Ghost) And Probably one of the Most important Points We can find is

If our Faith is Neglected, it will wither.

I love how Alma explains this so well! Faith Provides trust, Hope, and Confidence!! WOW! Haha, anyway hope this helps y'all in any way it can.