so now that its after my bed time I did just finsh my BOM hw. started reading at 9:30 and now finshed writing the instight. we had to read Alma 43-51 and well that much reading ... kinda loses the meaning by the end. but i did read it all, dont know how much of the end i comprehened .. but I had just rencetly read it so i know whats going on. but one of my favorite stories in Alma is that of Amalickiah and so that is what i did my inshight on. to me Amalickiah is the devil and the nephites are us. this story always reminds me that there is a way through everything even satan grasp.
Name: Erin Christina Elliott Rel. 122 Section: 25 Word Count: 707 Date: Jan. 26, 2009
1) What is the reference of the insight?
Alma 47:10-35; 48:11-13; 17-18; 49:10-11; 18-23; 50:1-12; 18-20
2) What principle or doctrine is taught?
The effects the devil can have over us and what we have to do to overcome him
3) What message for improvement is taught?
Amalickiah is like the Devil, like Satan who works on us every day, and the Nephites are us. 3 times he called unto Lehonti to come down to talk with him and 3 times he got turned down. Just like Satan never gives up and tries any and all ways so did Amalickiah. He tricked Lehonti into a false sense of security by telling him to bring his guards with him and then tricked him in to doing his will and doing what he needed to be done in his plan. Satan doesn’t keep promises, he uses us to get what he wants, just as Amalickiah wanted the kingdom, once he had what he wanted from Lehonti he killed him, Satan doesn’t care as long as you follow him and do his bidding. Once you do what Satan wants he turns his back on you and takes everything you have. He doesn’t care about what happens to you, Amalickiah didn’t care about the blood of his people, he just wanted to rule everything. We need to be like Moroni, who was one of the greatest heroes, and be men of God, and the devil shall never shake us. To dig a ditch and build up a strong fortress to keep Satan out of our lives, as the Nephites did to keep the Lamanites out. Don’t let him enter, destroy him as he tries to enter, give him no chance to make you give up and give in, stand strong against his attack and take the power to take him on and you have power over him not the other way around. As long as you follow the Lord you will be blessed and you will be able to withstand Satan and his attacks.
4) How can I apply this principle, doctrine, or message in my life?
So obviously when I read though these chapters I see Amalickiah as the Devil. I need to withstand him. He never gives up and never gives in. I do get scared sometimes, it feels like he has all control over me or that I can’t fight him off. I love the chapters and parts that I picked out because they give me strength. I know how to fight off Satan and his temptations. I need to get rid of him before he enters my heart. I need to always have a prayer in my heart and to always trust in the Lord and I will be protected. Recently I was struggling, and for a moment I questioned to Lord and at that moment I let my guard down, I filled in my ditch and let my wall crumble and Satan entered into my heart and took control. I questioned my testimony as a whole, and it was the worst and most terrifying thing I have ever experienced. I didn’t want to be thinking those things but I had let Satan into my heart and my mind and had lost the battle. I am lucky for the power of the priesthood, a friend came over right after this had happened and gave me a blessing, and the spirit was so strong in the room that Satan had no room to stay. I fell to my knees that night and told the Lord I would never let that happen again, how sorry I was for doubting him and I will never let that happen again. My life has been forever devoted to my Lord. I will keep my walls built up strong; destroy the Devil before he has the chance to enter into my strong hold. I will be like Moroni and never let the Devil shake me and I will stand with the men of God. I will no longer ever give Satan a chance to enter into my heart. I will follow God and keep that prayer with me so that I can be protected and not have to fall to Satan ever again.
so now i am off to finsh getting ready for bed and then praying and passing out!!
tests the next 2 days and got to get up in the morning without snooze buttening it!!
<3 Erin Christina
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