Using All Means in Our Power (10/28/2009)

And now it came to pass that when the Lamanites found that there were robbers among them they were exceedingly sorrowful; and they did use every means in their power to destroy them off the face of the earth. But behold, Satan did stir up the hearts of the more part of the Nephites, insomuch that they did unite with those bands of robbers, and did enter into their covenants and their oaths, that they would protect and preserve one another in whatsoever difficult circumstances they should be placed, that they should not suffer for their murders, and their plunderings, and their stealings. (Helaman 6:20-21)

I think that one would be hard pressed to make the honest observation today that the world is not growing more wicked. Scandals involving politicians and other prominent members of society occur almost daily, yet the consequences for their actions seem almost non-existent. How much, then, is our society like this one?

In verse 21, we see the impossible odds that the Lamanites faced, yet verse 20 tells how the Lamanties used every means in their power to stop these illegal activities. Obviously we are not going to be able to change governments singlehandedly, but I hope that we will do what we can, whether it is researching out the candidates that most closely embrace the principles the Savior would have us live and actively supporting them or simply by praying for those who are already in power to make wise choices, to help rid our society of the kinds of activities that were the eventual downfall of the Nephites.