47 - Now they never had fought, yet they did not fear death; and they did think more upon the liberty of their fathers than they did upon their lives; yea, they had been taught by their mothers, that if they did not doubt, God would deliver them.
48 - And they rehearsed unto me the words of their mothers, saying: We do not doubt our mothers knew it (emphasis added).
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| The Army of Helaman |
The Book of Mormon describes a political climate in which wars abound and a certain group of men cannot take up arms because of a collective oath they have made to God. Their sons—numbering about 2,000 young men—volunteer to fight in their place.
Though inexperienced in battle and fiercely outnumbered, Helaman's stripling warriors, as they are called, do not fear death (Read more about the stripling warriors here). They have faith in God, and their testimonies are rooted in their mothers' examples.
Because of their profound faith, the Lord blesses them insomuch that not one of them dies in battle.
I stand with these exemplary Book of Mormon young men in saying: I do not doubt my mother's testimony. Her example inspired me to develop a closer relationship with God.
As we prepare to celebrate Mother's Day tomorrow, ponder this: How has your mom's example blessed you? What can you do to show gratitude for your mom?
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