How Could Ye Have Departed from the Ways of the Lord? Lesson 43 Book of Mormon Lesson 43 - How Could Ye Have Departed from the Ways of the Lord?

Recap Lesson 42 Understand the fundamental doctrines of the gospel of Jesus Christ Living the gospel is the only way to true and eternal happiness. Recap Lesson 42

Purpose See the importance of living according to gospel principles despite the increasing wickedness in the world. Purpose

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Video: “O Ye Fair Ones ” (4 Nephi-Mormon 6) The Book of Mormon DVD Presentations product code 04395, Menu item #9. Mormon laments the loss of his loved ones in the final great battle at Cumorah. (5:00)

Mormon Bids Farewell to a Once Great Nation Mormon Bids Farewell to a Once Great Nation (62043; Gospel Art Picture Kit 319) Mormon Bids Farewell to a Once Great Nation

Elder Neal A. Maxwell “Only reform and self-restraint, institutional and individual, can finally rescue society! . . . As Church members we should be part of that sin-resistant counterculture” Elder Neal A. Maxwell warned: “Only reform and self-restraint, institutional and individual, can finally rescue society! Only a sufficient number of sin-resistant souls can change the marketplace. As Church members we should be part of that sin-resistant counterculture” Conference Report, Apr. 1993, 96; or Ensign, May 1993, 77

Conclusion The Nephite society was destroyed because of great wickedness. Although we also live in a time of great wickedness, we must not be part of it. By following Mormon’s example, we can withstand the evil influences of our day and provide an example for others. Conclusion The Nephite society was destroyed because of great wickedness. Although we also live in a time of great wickedness, we must not be part of it. By following Mormon’s example of steadfastness and faith, and by studying the records he so carefully preserved, we can withstand the evil influences of our day and provide an example of courage and hope for others.