Alma 38

1 - Alma promises his son Shiblon that if he keeps the commandments he will prosper in the land.
2 - Alma is happy the Shiblon has been faithful so far, and hopes that he will continue to be so.
3 - Shiblon has brought Alma much joy because of his diligence and patience with the Zoramites.
4 - Shiblon was freaking STONED for the word of God. Now that's dedication.
5 - If you put your trust in God, you will be delivered out of your trials and afflictions.
6 - Alma only knows what he's saying is true through the Spirit.
7 - Alma mentions that the Lord has called him to "stop the work of destruction" and that he saw an angel.
8 - When Alma saw the angel, his soul was harrowed up until he cried unto Jesus to find mercy.
9 - Christ, the light and life of the world, is the only way to salvation, and he is the word of truth and righteousness.
10 - Shiblon should continue to teach the word and should be diligent and temperate in all things.
11 - We should not be lifted up in pride or boast of our strenth/wisdom.
12 - This verse is great, I'm just gonna put the whole thing here: "Use boldness, but not overbearance; and also see that ye bridle all your passions, that ye may be filled with love; see that ye refrain from idleness."
13 - Don't pull a Zoramites and pray to be seen/heard by men, but to honestly converse with God.
14 - When you pray, pray for forgiveness and for your fellow men.
15 - Alma tells his son to "be sober" and go teach the word of God to the people.