Korihor

Wow, that's a creepy title for a blog post.

But I've been thinking a lot about the story of Korihor today.

Korihor went all over to many different people spreading the poisonous doctrine that there was no God, there was no Christ, to live for today, because there is no accountability.

There are several thoughts I have on this story.

1.  Mormon was inspired to include that entire account in the Book of Mormon, because it is a doctrine that is seen everywhere today.  Dress how you want, say what you want, love who you want, whenever you want, LIVE FOR TODAY.  It is sad to see people with brilliant minds have so much wasted potential.  And that's what is being taught to the rising generation.  The lack of morals is just... sad.

2. When Korihor was brought before the chief judge, Alma, he gave a wonderful solution in the way to respond to this mindset.  BEAR TESTIMONY.  Look around us.  The stars in the sky, the waves of the sea, the brilliant colors in the sunset... all testify of a Master Creator.  We do not need to be ashamed of the gospel of Christ... because it is TRUE.

3. I find it interesting to note the people that brought Korihor before the chief judge were the people of Ammon.  The Nephites didn't turn Korihor in... they merely turned him away, and then just a few years later Korihor's beliefs started sneaking into their lives.  They became prideful, thanking God that they were better than everyone else, casting out the poor, and denying the Christ.  Perhaps the people of Ammon, since they had repented of their Korihor-like beliefs, realized the danger that was behind that lifestyle.  This account is a wonderful testimony of the Atonement... when you have truly repented of your sin, you realize the danger in anytthing that may lead you back into that lifestyle, or into that sin.


Anyway.  Just a few thoughts.