Day 61: Alma 20-21

This is not a Halloween trick - tomorrow you'll be reading through the halfway point in The Book of Mormon!

With no more desire to do evil, many of the Lamanites under the kingship of Lamoni begin the transformation to fully obeying the word of the Lord. But the work has only begun. Ammon and Lamoni in route to save his brethren in another land, run into the King over the entire Lamanite people - Lamoni's father. Coincidence? No. But great promises are about to be fulfilled.
In the process of arguing with Lamoni's father regarding Lamoni and the recent events, the father is angry with Ammon and attempts to slay him. Ammon delivers a signature blow to the arm, but restrains from completely cutting it off. So we must all remember in our own lives - when we share the gospel with others, we do not want to completely sever their faith and hope. We are to build upon their beliefs and bring to the knowledge of the fullness of the truth.

Because Ammon was merciful, and had great love for the Lord and His work - he recognizes the great danger of seriously hurting the king over the whole land, Just as well, he recognizes a great opportunity for a potential investigator.
As we go about today, we are watched by many people - in and out of the church. Do we represent the Lord in all we do? Or by our actions cause a larger gap to form between an individual or group because of the things we say and do? Much like Ammon probably prevented a war between the Nephites and Lamanites by sparing the life of the king, so we can avoid backlashes against the Church by being true and faithful, ever hearkening to the voice of the Spirit.