Eric Poulin

Posts Tagged ‘love of money’

1 Nephi 4:20-24

“And after I had done this, I went forth unto the treasury of Laban…. And I also spake unto him that I should carry the engravings, which were upon the plates of brass, to my elder brethren, who were without the walls.”

Nephi is a hero in so many ways. He obeys the Spirit and kills Laban, on the spur of the moment comes up with the plan to dress as Laban and then goes towards the treasury Zoram, Laban’s servant. But once in the treasury, he doesn’t take anything else of value. Read the rest of this entry »

1 Nephi 2:13

“they [Laman and Lemuel] were like unto the Jews who were at Jerusalem, who sought to take away the life of my father.”

They complained against Lehi saying he was a visionary man… but I doubt that was the real issue. They were concerned about leaving their precious things and cozy lifestyle. Lehi being visionary was just in the way of their things. Perhaps their lust for money and wealth left them thinking if they destroy their father, the inheritance would be theirs and this silly game of leaving Jerusalem will be over. Read the rest of this entry »