While teaching Nephi about the meaning of his father’s dream, the Lord’s angel also teaches Nephi about the reality of Satan and his power to deceive.
“…The temptations of the devil…blindeth the eyes and hardeneth the hearts of the children of men, and leadeth them away into broad roads, that they perish and are lost.” (1 Nephi 12:17)
Questions:
-If you knew there was a being striving to keep all people on the earth in darkness and separated from God, would you be more careful about your thoughts, actions, and any easy acceptance of popular opinions?
-What does it take to rise above having one’s eyes blinded and heart hardened spiritually?
-What is the relationship between having a hardened heart and being spiritually blind?
-How can you keep your heart soft in your relationship with God and those around you?
-Are there thoughts you have empowered that are keeping you from feeling God’s love and kindness toward yourself and those around you?
Messages of the Book of Mormon 