As I was reading Lehi's Dram in 1 Nephi Chapter 8 I had a simple point jump out at me that I had not thought of before:
Two groups of people that came to the tree an partook of the fruit. The first:
24 And it came to pass that I beheld others pressing forward, and they came forth and caught hold of the end of the rod of iron; and they did press forward through the mist of darkness, clinging to the rod of iron, even until they did come forth and partake of the fruit of the tree.
25 And after they had partaken of the fruit of the tree they did cast their eyes about as if they were ashamed.
Then the second:
30 But, to be short in writing, behold, he saw other multitudes pressing forward; and they came and caught hold of the end of the rod of iron; and they did press their way forward, continually holding fast to the rod of iron, until they came forth and fell down and partook of the fruit of the tree.
These simple words that is what is different about these two groups hit me very strongly.
The difference from those that left and those that stayed was falling down. I brought this up to my wife and she said; Of course, they were humble, they knew the truth.
I agree with that but also think it is that they understood the Atonement. They knew the tree and fruit were much more than a tree and fruit.
These are members who are truly converted and living the gospel as opposed to the first group who are those that are social members. They are active in Church and meetings but not active in the gospel.
Just some thoughts.
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