Helaman 13, Part 2
Helaman 13, Part 2
Helaman 13, Part 2
Consequences of sin
Read Helaman 13:21–23, looking for some of the attitudes and
actions Samuel said the people needed to repent of. It may be useful
to know that a curse “brings judgments and their consequences upon
a thing, person, or people primarily because of unrighteousness”
(Guide to the Scriptures, “Curse, Curses,”
Do you think most people see repentance as a gift from God or as a
scriptures.ChurchofJesusChrist.org).
punishment? Why? Samuel the Lamanite loved even the wicked
Nephites so much that he risked his life to teach them that • In addition to riches, what are some other things we may be
repentance is a gift from Jesus Christ that leads to happiness and tempted to “set [our] hearts upon” and “always remember” more
salvation. This lesson is intended to help you overcome any obstacles than the Lord?
to repentance.
In verses 24–30, Samuel also warned the people about their rejection
The correct path of prophets.
Repentance
There may be additional obstacles to repentance that President
Nelson did not address, or we may need additional help or answers.
Take a few minutes to study the gift of repentance, looking for
answers to questions you might have or for truths that can help you
overcome obstacles you face to repentance. Resources that might
help you include “Repent, Repentance” in the Guide to the
Scriptures, “Repentance” in the Bible Dictionary, and
“Jesus Christ Will Help You” in For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for
Making Choices (booklet, 2022).