Ether 6-9

For class today I read Ether 6-9.

Ch. 6 -- It is interesting to think that these people made it to America in boats that they couldn't steer!! Oh how wonderful is the power of God!! He prepared and provided the way for them to come to the promised land. We are so blessed to have His help in this journey through life.
Ch. 7 -- The never ending pride cycle continues in this chapter. The people arrive in America and are so blessed because of their faith...and then it all goes down hill!! How is it that with all of the obvious blessings from their Heavenly Father, that these people can become so wicked and prideful!?
Ch. 8 -- I wish that the people would learn from their ancestors that secret combinations and murders never work out well for those who plan them!! Nations are destroyed and people wiped off the face of the earth because of their wickedness. God is powerful and He will provide if we are righteous and follow His commandments...the people need to realize that they do not know better than Him.
Ch. 9 -- The people never realize that their wicked actions cause pain and suffering in their lives. The continue to murder and deceive their brethren. It is hard to feel sorry for them when we know that they have the answers to their problems!! They have prophets, there are righteous people there, they have the scriptures -- what is their excuse!??!