Alma The Younger

Alma the Younger was the son of Alma, a Nephite prophet during the time of King Noah. Alma the Younger was wicked when he was in his youth and led unbelievers in an attempt to destroy the church. He was described as wicked and idolatrous, but he was also a persuasive speaker that led many people away from the church. After an encounter with an angel, Alma the Younger went through the process of repentance and pled for forgiveness before eventually becoming a prophet to the Nephite people. Alma the Younger shared his conversion story to those he taught and focused on humility and faith. In Alma chapter 32, Alma gave the analogy of the word of God as a seed and taught that if the seed is good, or from God, than it will grow. The seed only grows, though, if we nourish it with faith, diligence, and patience. He taught the people that strengthening a testimony means putting the work in and constantly nourishing it. Alma also taught that humility is important because it helps us to repent and …show more content…
Like Alma, we all sin and turn away from God. Sometimes we can even cause others to fall away from the church because of our example and words. However, with support and prayers from our loved ones and with help from Heavenly Father, we can repent and develop the desire to become righteous and obedient. After Alma was converted, he became desirous to help those around him and in Alma 32 it states that he felt “great joy” when he learned that the people were humble and prepared to hear his message. Alma the Younger wanted to be obedient and to help those around him feel the same peace and joy that he had found in turning to God. Although some people were angry when Alma and his friends began to preach, Alma was not get discouraged by what they said and kept an eternal perspective. Alma the Younger sincerely to be righteous and share the joy of the