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W06 Assignment: A Voice of Warning Identify the “Cause” and the “Effect” for at least five scripture passages. Express each in the corresponding columns for each passage. The Scripture The Cause The Effect 1 Nephi 12:15–19 Example: The temptations of the devil, vain imaginations, and pride. Example: Blinds our eyes, hardens our hearts, and divides us from God. 2 Nephi 1:9– 11, 18 – 20 Laman and Lemuel's murmuring and rebellion against God, and Lehi's faithfulness and obedience to God's commandments. Lehi's warning about the consequences of their actions, including being cut off from the presence of the Lord for the rebellious, and promised blessings for Lehi and his descendants for their obedience. 2 Nephi 26:8–11, 18–22 People willfully rejecting the words of Christ and His prophets, being slow to hearken to the truth They become darkened in their minds, prideful, and love riches more than the truth. They also reject the signs and wonders of God and are eventually destroyed because of their iniquity. 2 Nephi 28:4–17 False teachers and false doctrines leading people away from the truth, teaching that there is no sin. People become complacent, mock at the holy scriptures, and reject the gospel truths, causing them to be lost. They believe they can do as they please without consequences, leading to their spiritual downfall. Mosiah 29:27 Rejecting the system of judges and desiring a king. The establishment of a monarchy in the land of Zarahemla. This decision led to a shift in the government structure from judges to a king, as Mosiah declared that the people would have a king to rule over them. Alma 9:12–25 The Nephite's pride, wickedness, and unbelief, along with their persecution of the prophet Alma and his people. Alma's warning of God's impending judgments and the destruction of their cities and people if they do not repent. This passage contains a prophetic warning of the consequences of their sins and the importance of turning back to God. Helaman 4:11–13, 20–26 The Nephites becoming wicked, committing various sins, and engaging in secret combinations. The withdrawal of the Spirit of the Lord from them, the rise of Gadianton robbers, and the resulting societal decay, wickedness, and oppression. This passage illustrates the moral decline of the Nephite society due to their wickedness and the rise of destructive secret combinations. Helaman 7:16–29 Nephi's preaching of repentance and The people's anger and desire to

righteousness to the people of Zarahemla, as well as his condemnation of their wickedness and idolatry. arrest and kill Nephi for his words. It also leads to a division among the people, with some believing in Nephi's words and others seeking to destroy him. This passage highlights the reactions of the people to the message of repentance and the division it caused among them. Helaman 12:1–6 Helaman, the prophet, reflecting on the history of the Nephites, their pride, and their constant cycle of wickedness and righteousness. Helaman expresses his amazement at the stubbornness and ingratitude of the people, emphasizing the destructive consequences of their pride, wickedness, and forgetfulness of God. This passage serves as a warning and a reminder of the destructive effects of pride and unrighteousness in the Nephite society. Helaman 13 Samuel the Lamanite's prophecy and call to repentance. The Nephites reject and attempt to kill Samuel, leading to his escape and their eventual destruction if they don't repent. Helaman 15:14–17 Mormon 5:21–24 Nephi, a prophet, declaring God's word to the people and emphasizing their need to repent. The people's hardening of their hearts, unbelief in God's words, and their rejection of the prophetic message, which causes Nephi to lament their wickedness and foretell their future destruction if they do not repent. Mormon 8:26–41 The prophet Mormon's writing about the state of the Nephite society, their wickedness, and the impending destruction. Mormon's lamentation over the people's iniquity, his warning of God's judgments, and his sorrow over the impending destruction of his people due to their unrepentant wickedness. This passage serves as a reflection on the causes and effects of their sinful behavior and their rejection of God's teachings.

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