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of soul; and never, until I did

       cry out unto the Lord Jesus Christ for mercy, did I receive a

       remission of my sins. But behold, I did cry unto him and I did

       find peace to my soul.

      Alma 38:9

       9 And now, my son, I have told you this that ye may learn

       wisdom, that ye may learn of me that there is no other way or

       means whereby man can be saved, only in and through Christ.

       Behold, he is the life and the light of the world. Behold, he is

       the word of truth and righteousness.

      Alma 38:10

       10 And now, as ye have begun to teach the word even so I would

       that ye should continue to teach; and I would that ye would be

       diligent and temperate in all things.

      Alma 38:11

       11 See that ye are not lifted up unto pride; yea, see that ye do

       not boast in your own wisdom, nor of your much strength.

      Alma 38:12

       12 Use boldness, but not overbearance; and also see that ye

       bridle all your passions, that ye may be filled with love; see

       that ye refrain from idleness.

      Alma 38:13

       13 Do not pray as the Zoramites do, for ye have seen that they

       pray to be heard of men, and to be praised for their wisdom.

      Alma 38:14

       14 Do not say: O God, I thank thee that we are better than our

       brethren; but rather say: O Lord, forgive my unworthiness, and

       remember my brethren in mercy—yea, acknowledge your unworthiness

       before God at all times.

      Alma 38:15

       15 And may the Lord bless your soul, and receive you at the last

       day into his kingdom, to sit down in peace. Now go, my son, and

       teach the word unto this people. Be sober. My son, farewell.

      Alma 39 Chapter 39

      Alma 39:1

       1 And now, my son, I have somewhat more to say unto thee than

       what I said unto thy brother; for behold, have ye not observed

       the steadiness of thy brother, his faithfulness, and his

       diligence in keeping the commandments of God? Behold, has he not

       set a good example for thee?

      Alma 39:2

       2 For thou didst not give so much heed unto my words as did thy

       brother, among the people of the Zoramites. Now this is what I

       have against thee; thou didst go on unto boasting in thy strength

       and thy wisdom.

      Alma 39:3

       3 And this is not all, my son. Thou didst do that which was

       grievous unto me; for thou didst forsake the ministry, and did go

       over into the land of Siron, among the borders of the Lamanites,

       after the harlot Isabel.

      Alma 39:4

       4 Yea, she did steal away the hearts of many; but this was no

       excuse for thee, my son. Thou shouldst have tended to the

       ministry wherewith thou wast entrusted.

      Alma 39:5

       5 Know ye not, my son, that these things are an abomination in

       the sight of the Lord; yea, most abominable above all sins save

       it be the shedding of innocent blood or denying the Holy Ghost?

      Alma 39:6

       6 For behold, if ye deny the Holy Ghost when it once has had

       place in you, and ye know that ye deny it, behold, this is a sin

       which is unpardonable; yea, and whosoever murdereth against the

       light and knowledge of God, it is not easy for him to obtain

       forgiveness; yea, I say unto you, my son, that it is not easy for

       him to obtain a forgiveness.

      Alma 39:7

       7 And now, my son, I would to God that ye had not been guilty of

       so great a crime. I would not dwell upon your crimes, to harrow

       up your soul, if it were not for your good.

      Alma 39:8

       8 But behold, ye cannot hide your crimes from God; and except ye

       repent they will stand as a testimony against you at the last

       day.

      Alma 39:9

       9 Now my son, I would that ye should repent and forsake your

       sins, and go no more after the lusts of your eyes, but cross

       yourself in all these things; for except ye do this ye can in

       nowise inherit the kingdom of God. Oh, remember, and take it

       upon you, and cross yourself in these things.

      Alma 39:10

       10 And I command you to take it upon you to counsel with your

       elder brothers in your undertakings; for behold, thou art in thy

       youth, and ye stand in need to be nourished by your brothers.

       And give heed to their counsel.

      Alma 39:11

       11 Suffer not yourself to be led away by any vain or foolish

       thing; suffer not the devil to lead away your heart again after

       those wicked harlots. Behold, O my son, how great iniquity ye

       brought upon the Zoramites; for when they saw your conduct they

       would not believe in my words.

      Alma 39:12

       12 And now the Spirit of the Lord doth say unto me: Command thy

       children to do good, lest they lead away the hearts of many

       people to destruction; therefore I command you, my son, in the

       fear of God, that ye refrain from your iniquities;

      Alma 39:13

       13 That ye turn to the Lord with all your mind, might, and

       strength; that ye lead away the hearts of no more to do wickedly;

       but rather return unto them, and acknowledge your faults and that

       wrong which ye have done.

      Alma 39:14

       14 Seek not after riches nor the vain things of this world; for

       behold, you cannot carry them with you.

      Alma 39:15

       15 And now, my son, I would say somewhat unto you concerning the

       coming of Christ. Behold, I say unto you, that it is he that

       surely shall come to take away the sins of the world; yea, he

       cometh to declare glad tidings of salvation unto his people.

      Alma 39:16

       16 And now, my son, this was the ministry unto which ye were

       called, to declare these glad tidings unto this people to prepare