Wickedness and weakness are closely tied together. The Nephites became weak when they committed sin and no longer sought a connection (through revelation and prophecy) with God.
“Because of their iniquity the church had begun to dwindle and they began to disbelieve in the spirit of prophecy and in the spirit of revelation; and the judgments of God did stare them in the face. And they saw that they had become weak…and that the Spirit of the Lord did no more preserve them; yea, it had withdrawn from them because the Spirit of the Lord doth not dwell in unholy temples…” (Helaman 4:23-24)
Questions:
-Are there some who believe God is still a God of miracles and, therefore, seek the spirit of revelation and prophecy in our times?
-Is seeking revelation and prophetic insight even a consideration for most?
-Without revelation and prophetic insight, is it possible to truly be in line with God’s will?
Messages of the Book of Mormon 