In these chapters we have the story of the sons of Mosiah and there mission stories. They all had different experiences as they went forth teaching the word of God to the Lamanites. They set forth a great example to all of us on how to do missionary work. In chapter 17 verse 3 it reads,
"But this is not all; they had given themselves to much prayer, and fasting; therefore they had the spirit of prophecy, and the spirit of revelation, and when they taught, they taught with power and authority of God."
This shows how they prepared to go and do the work. If we are to do missionary work we to need to know the scriptures and then fast and pray for the opportunities to do the work.
I really like how Ammon teaches King Lamoni. He first goes and offers to serve the king and then does all that the king asked. He is able to gain the Kings trust and then is able to teach him. If Ammon had not been so righteous he could have had a lot of land from King Lamoni and could have married one of the kings daughters. But it says that Ammon was wise yet harmless.
We later learn that Aaron has a similar experience with King Lamoni's father. It is amazing how something as simple as service leads to great things. Please post any thoughts that you have.
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