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1“Stand Fast in the Faith of Christ”

1「堅定對基督的信仰」

2It may seem that the events described in Alma 43–52 are not particularly relevant to you. But as in all scripture, the Lord has a message for you. Prayerfully seek it.

2阿爾瑪書第43～52章描述的事件看起來可能跟你沒有特別的關係，不過像所有經文一樣，主其實有個信息要給你。請透過祈禱找出這信息。

3Record Your Impressions

3記錄靈感啟發

4When we read these words at the beginning of Alma chapter 43—“And now I return to an account of the wars between the Nephites and the Lamanites”—it’s natural to wonder why Mormon included these war stories when he had limited space on the plates (see Words of Mormon 1:5). It’s true that we have our share of wars in the latter days, but there is value in his words beyond the descriptions of the strategy and tragedy of war. His words also prepare us for the war in which “we are all enlisted” (Hymns, no. 250), the war we are fighting each day against the forces of evil. This war is very real, and the outcome affects our eternal lives. Like the Nephites, we are “inspired by a better cause,” which is “our God, our religion, and freedom, and our peace, our [families].” Moroni called this “the cause of the Christians,” the same cause we are fighting for today (Alma 43:45; 46:12, 16).

4我們在阿爾瑪書第43章一開始讀到「現在我要回到……尼腓人與拉曼人作戰的記事」這些話時，自然不禁會想，既然頁片的空間有限，摩爾門為什麼要把這些戰爭的故事寫進來（見摩爾門語1：5）。沒錯，我們後期時代也有許多戰爭，但是，除了作戰策略和戰爭悲劇的描述之外，他的話還有其他價值。他的話也是在準備我們作戰，因為「我等皆是軍人」（聖詩選輯，第157首），每天都要與邪惡勢力對抗作戰。這場戰爭非常真實，結果會影響我們永恆的生命。像尼腓一樣，我們為「一種更好的信念所鼓舞」，即為「我們的神、我們的宗教和自由、我們的和平、我們的〔家庭〕」而戰。摩羅乃稱此為「基督徒的偉業」，今日我們也是為此偉業在奮戰（阿爾瑪書43：45；46：12，16）。

5Alma 43–52

5阿爾瑪書第43～52章

6The battles in the Book of Mormon teach me about my battles against evil.

6摩爾門經中的戰爭教導的是我與邪惡之間的戰爭。

7Reading about the wars between the Nephites and Lamanites might be more meaningful to you if you look for parallels to your personal spiritual battles. As you read Alma 43–52, notice what the Nephites did that made them successful (or unsuccessful). Then ponder how you can use what you learn to help you win your spiritual battles. As you study verses like the following, write your thoughts about how you can follow the Nephites’ example:

7閱讀尼腓人和拉曼人之間的戰爭時，若能找出它們與你個人屬靈爭戰之間的相仿之處，可能會更有意義。閱讀阿爾瑪書第43～52章時，注意尼腓人做了什麼才獲勝（或挫敗）。思考你要如何運用學到的事，來幫助自己打贏這場屬靈爭戰。研讀以下的經文章節時，想想看你可以如何效法尼腓人的榜樣，並寫下你的想法：

8Alma 43:19 The Nephites were prepared with armor. (I can strive to prepare myself with spiritual armor.)

8阿爾瑪書43：19。尼腓人用盔甲武裝自己。（我會用靈性的盔甲武裝自己。）

9Alma 43:23–24 They sought the prophet’s guidance.

9阿爾瑪書43：23-24。他們尋求先知的指引。

10Alma 44:1–4

10阿爾瑪書44：1-4。

11Alma 45:1

11阿爾瑪書45：1。

12Alma 46:11–20

12阿爾瑪書46：11-20。

13Alma 48:7–9

13阿爾瑪書48：7-9。

14Alma 49:3, 12–14

14阿爾瑪書49：3，12-14。

15Also notice how the Lamanites and the Nephite dissenters tried to defeat the Nephites. These things can warn you about how the adversary might try to attack you. As you study, write how Satan might attack you in similar ways:

15也注意拉曼人和尼腓人的叛離者如何試圖戰勝尼腓人。這些事可以警告你，敵人可能會試圖用哪些方式攻擊你。研讀時，寫下撒但可能會用哪些類似方式攻擊你。

16Alma 43:8 Zerahemnah sought to make his people angry so he would have power over them. (When I become angry with other people, I give Satan power over me.)

16阿爾瑪書43：8。柴雷罕納設法讓他的人民惱怒，好取得力量控制他們。（當我惱怒其他人時，撒但就有力量控制我。）

17Alma 43:29 The Lamanites wanted to bring the Nephites into bondage.

17阿爾瑪書43：29。拉曼人希望將尼腓人帶入束縛。

18Alma 46:10

18阿爾瑪書46：10。

19Alma 47:10–19

19阿爾瑪書47：10-19。

20Minerva•K. Teichert (1888–1976), Defense of a Nephite City, 1935, oil on masonite, 36 x 48 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art.

20保衛尼腓人的城，蜜娃·鐵丘繪

21Alma 46:11–28; 48:7–17

21阿爾瑪書46：11-28；48：7-17

22As I strive to be faithful like Moroni, I will become more like the Savior.

22只要我努力像摩羅乃一樣忠信，就會變得更像救主。

23Do you wish you could become more like the Savior and lessen the power of the adversary in your life? One way is to follow the admonition in Alma 48:17 to become “like unto Moroni.” Pay attention to Moroni’s attributes and actions that are described throughout Alma 43–52 but particularly in 46:11–28 and 48:7–17. What impresses you about this “mighty man”? How can attributes and actions like his weaken the power of the devil in your life? Ponder what you feel inspired to do to follow Moroni’s example and become more like the Savior.

23你希望自己能夠變得更像救主，減少撒但在你生活中的力量嗎？方法之一就是聽從阿爾瑪書48：17的勸告，變得「像摩羅乃一樣」。注意阿爾瑪書第43～52章如何描述摩羅乃的品格和行動，尤其是46：11-28和48：7-17。這位「有力的人」的哪一點讓你印象深刻？若品格和行動像他一樣，會如何削弱撒但在你生活中的力量？思考你受到啟發要去做什麼事，來效法摩羅乃的榜樣，變得更像救主。

24Alma 47

24阿爾瑪書第47章

25Satan tempts and deceives us little by little.

25撒但是一點一點誘惑並欺騙我們的。

26Satan knows that most of us aren’t willing to commit big sins or believe big lies. Therefore, he uses subtle lies and temptations to lead us into seemingly small sins—as many as he thinks we will accept. He continues to do this until we have strayed far from the safety of righteous living.

26撒但知道我們大部分的人都不願意犯大罪或撒大謊。因此，他會用難以察覺的謊言和誘惑，看我們所會接受的程度，盡可能地引導我們犯下看似無關緊要的小罪。他會繼續這樣做，直到我們遠離正義生活的安全防線。

27You can find this pattern in the account of Amalickiah deceiving Lehonti, found in Alma 47. As you study, ponder how Satan may be trying to deceive you, as described by Elder Robert D. Hales:

27你可以在阿爾瑪書第47章亞瑪利凱欺騙利洪泰的記事中發現這個模式。研讀時，思考撒但可能會用哪些方式試圖欺騙你。羅拔·海爾斯長老說：

28“The traitorous Amalickiah urged Lehonti to ‘come down’ and meet him in the valley. But when Lehonti left the high ground, he was poisoned ‘by degrees’ until he died, and his army fell into Amalickiah’s hands (see Alma 47). By arguments and accusations, some people bait us to leave the high ground. The high ground is where the light is. … It is the safe ground” (“Christian Courage: The Price of Discipleship,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2008, 74).

28「叛變的亞瑪利凱催促利洪泰『下來』與他在山谷中會面。但利洪泰在離開高地後，卻被人『慢慢』下毒身亡，之後他的軍隊就落入亞瑪利凱的手中了（見阿爾瑪書第47章）。有些人會藉著辯論或指控來引誘我們離開高地。高地就是光明之地，……是安全之地」（「基督徒的勇氣：門徒的代價」，2008年11月，利阿賀拿，第74頁）。

29See also 2 Nephi 26:22; 28:21–22.

29亦見尼腓二書26：22；28：21-22。

30Alma 50–51

30阿爾瑪書第50～51章

31Unity brings safety.

31團結合一帶來安全。

32In the circumstances recorded at the beginning of Alma 50, it looked like the Lamanites had no chance against the Nephites. The armor, fortifications, and unified efforts of the Nephites made them seem unconquerable (see Alma 49:28–30 and 50:17–20). But the Lamanites soon captured many of their cities—including those that Moroni had fortified (see Alma 51:26–27). How did that happen? Look for answers as you read these chapters (see particularly Alma 51:1–12). Ponder what warnings this account may have for you and your family.

32從阿爾瑪書第50章開頭所記錄的情況來看，拉曼人似乎沒有機會戰勝尼腓人。尼腓人的盔甲、防禦工事和齊心合力，讓他們似乎堅不可摧（見阿爾瑪書49：28-30和50：17-20）。然而拉曼人不久便佔領他們的許多城市，摩羅乃加強設防的城市也包括在內（見阿爾瑪書51：26-27）。這事是怎麼發生的？請在閱讀這幾章時找出答案來（尤其是阿爾瑪書51：1-12）。沉思這個記事可帶給你和你的家庭哪些警告。

33As you read the scriptures with your family, the Spirit can help you know what principles to emphasize and discuss in order to meet the needs of your family. Here are some ideas.

33你和家人一起閱讀經文時，聖靈會幫助你知道該強調並討論哪些原則，以符合家庭的需求。以下是一些建議：

34Alma 45:2–8

34阿爾瑪書45：2-8

35Reading these verses together might inspire your family to hold one-on-one gospel conversations with family members, as Alma did with Helaman.

35一起閱讀這幾節經文，可能會帶給你的家庭啟發，進而與家人展開一對一的福音對話，就像阿爾瑪與希拉曼那樣。

36Alma 46:12–22

36阿爾瑪書46：12-22

37The title of liberty inspired the Nephites to keep the commandments of God and defend their faith. What inspires us to do the same? Perhaps your family could create your own title of liberty—a flag or banner with words or images that remind you to keep the commandments of God each day.

37自由旗幟激勵了尼腓人遵守神的誡命，捍衛他們的信仰。有哪些事也激勵我們這樣做？或許你的家庭可以製作自己的自由旗幟——做一面旗幟或布條，在上頭用文字或圖案提醒你們每天遵守神的誡命。

38Alma 48:7–9; 49:1–9; 50:1–6

38阿爾瑪書48：7-9；49：1-9；50：1-6

39As your family reads about the Nephites’ fortifications, you could discuss how you are fortifying your home against the adversary. Children might enjoy building a fort out of objects like chairs and blankets, or they could draw what they imagine the Nephite fortifications looked like.

39你的家庭在閱讀尼腓人的防禦工事時，可以討論你們家做了哪些防禦措施來抵擋撒但。孩子可能會喜歡用椅子和毯子等物品蓋個堡壘，也可以畫出他們所想像的尼腓人防禦工事。

40Alma 51:1–12

40阿爾瑪書51：1-12

41What do these verses teach about what can happen within our family when we have contention? How can we increase our unity?

41對於家人間起紛爭可能引發的事，這幾節經文教導我們什麼？我們可以如何更加團結合一？

42For more ideas for teaching children, see this week’s outline in Come, Follow Me—For Primary.

42教導兒童的更多建議，見來跟從我——供初級會使用的本週大綱。

43Improving Personal Study

43改進個人研讀

44Ask questions as you study. As you study the scriptures, ask yourself questions that can help you ponder how well you are living by what you read.

44在研讀時問問題。研讀經文時，可以問自己一些問題，幫助你思考自己知行合一的程度。

45Title of Liberty, by Larry Conrad Winborg

45自由旗幟，賴理·溫柏格繪

46No Related Content

46沒有相關內容

47No footnotes, personal notes, or other related content available.

47沒有可用的註腳，個人筆記，或其他類似的內容。