Remember

Mosiah 15:5    Numerous times we’ve been told that “remember” is one of the most oft-used words in the scriptures.  Here we are told that if we persist in carnal behavior, we are an enemy to God, then the last sentence “. . . and also is the devil an enemy to God.”  This is a very frightening thought to be lumped in with the devil!  What are carnal behaviors?  A definition I found that rings true is:  activities we engage in to serve our flesh.  That is a pretty broad brush.

Christ came to earth to redeem us from our sins, if we will only repent.  He is the light and life of the world – one that is endless, meaning even beyond this earthly existence.  What will keep us from following that light and being in endless darkness?  Not remembering.  By following our own carnal wills and desires, and refusing to pray (v12).  Then Abinadi gives his “parting shot” so to speak.  “Teach them that redemption cometh through Jesus Christ. . . ”    If we teach this to our children and others, hopefully they will remember.  And when, after following their carnal desires, they realize that there is no way to adequately satisfy those desires, they might remember that the “arms of mercy [are] extended towards them”, and they will repent and be redeemed.  What is redemption?  It is another chance at happiness – eternal happiness; endless happiness.  I would suspect this is the prayer in the heart of every righteous parent.