Many people who are learning about the gospel have a hard time with the story in 1 Nephi 4 because it is the killing of Laban. In institute we learned more about his death. Here are my notes from the class.
- According to the law of Moses, Laban had stolen Nephi's family's property and had threatened to kill them and by punishment that is death. Nephi had the right to kill. Legally.
- Nephi was preparing to be King in the promised land. We are preparing to be Kings and Queens in the Celestial Kingdom and then we are able to see why we are having the troubles we personally face
- 1 Nephi 2:22 "a ruler and teacher over thy brethren."
This gospel is not convenient or comfortable. - Laban probably has often been been drunk before and has killed innocent people. So the smell of blood and alcohol was probably a familiar scent to the servants of Laban.
- By going through trials we become men and women of God
- 1 Nephi 4:6 "And I was led by the Spirit, not knowing beforehand the things which I should do." We need to walk a little into the darkness before we are able to understand.
