Jacob 1-4
Couple of ideas to start with.
Context. Who is Jacob?Brother of Nephi. Nephi seems to have entrusted him with the mantle of spiritual leader 1:18 and a phophet. He does say 'thus saith the lord'. 2:23, 25
2:18-19
Seek god before riches, then seek riches to do good
4:3-4
The idea that if we let our future generations know anything about us, we let them know we were righteous. How would that affect you if you knew your parents or grandparents were disciples of christ and played a part of building the kingdom of God? And the opposite, how would it affect you if you knew your parents or grandparents were unrighteous, and up to all sorts of no good behaviour.
Family proclamation to the world. 2:34
The Lamanites are more righteous than the Nephites after such a short period of time.
I think as individuals we go through the pride cycle frequently. As a population, I think it takes time. But it did make me sad to see this so soon in the Book of Mormon.
The word anxiety is used 3 times by Jacob. 1:5, 2:3, 4:18
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