“Behold, I sent you out to testify and warn the people, and it becometh every man who hath been warned to warn his neighbor” (D&C 88:81). Lehi saw what was coming upon Jerusalem. Like a parent or friend who sees a loved one going down a destructive path, Lehi tried to help them. Just like many might respond to the warnings of a parent or friend, "the Jews did mock him because of the things which he testified of them." I can hear it now, "I know what I'm doing" or "don't worry Dad!" Humility is an attribute that would make us listen to these warnings.
The Gospel message is one that will help keep us from going down a path to destruction. "Repent" is at the heart of the message that Lehi gave, and also the message of missionary work. Lehi spoke up and testified "of the coming of a Messiah, and also the redemption of the world." It was truly the good news of the Gospel that he preached.
Just like anyone with the missionary spirit, Lehi was met with much opposition. He literally put his life on the line to try to teach others. We are usually not going to be putting our life on the line. We will put our pride on the line, or our reputation, or our comfort zone. Lehi had a testimony through spiritual experiences and the Holy Ghost and he had a love for his fellow man. How could he NOT try to share with the Jews those things which they truly needed to know.
We should be more like Lehi. Once we have that testimony of truth, we should love others enough to share that truth with them. We can help them avoid destruction.
I would also like to note that the Jews were basically members of the true church of their era. It was not the gentiles who Lehi was compelled to preach to. We need to look at our own path and foresee the destruction that lies ahead if we don't change our path. Jesus Christ is your messiah and redeemer. As we see in verse 14, he will not suffer that those who come unto him shall perish.
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