Laman and Lemuel and those that side with them desire to return to Jerusalem as Israel desired to return to the "flesh pots" of Egypt. Nephi reminds them of the Lord's past instructions and goodness towards them, and strives to encourage them to faith by stating "The Lord is able to do all things according to His will, for the children of men, if it so be that they be faithful to him. Wherefore, let us be faithful to him." 1 Nephi 7:12
When Nephi reminds them of the promised land and the eventual destruction of Jerusalem (and their destruction if they return), they are angry and bind him in preparation of killing him and leaving him for the wild beasts to destroy. Reminds me of Joseph and his brothers.
How often do I desire that which God, in His kindness, has told me is not right for me? In what way do I respond when God says, "No." Frustration? Resignation? Fine!? Or in humble gratitude?
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