Alma Counsels His Sons | Alma 36-42

Alma the younger talks to his sons one by one. First, he tells his son Helaman how important it is to be born of God. Alma promises him that if he keeps the commandments of God, he will prosper in the land. Alma hands the plates of brass over to him. It is now Helaman’s responsibility to keep a record of the people.
Alma then talks with his son Shiblon, who was faithful even when he had stones thrown at him and was persecuted by the people. Alma encourages him to put his trust in God and promises that God will continue to help him through hard times. Alma testifies that it is through Jesus Christ that everyone can be saved.
Alma’s son Corianton did not keep God’s commandments as a missionary. Alma helps him understand how serious it is to commit sexual sin. He pleads with Corianton to repent. Alma tells him that Jesus Christ will come into the world to take away our sins. He talks about the Resurrection, the judgment of God, and God’s justice and mercy. Alma encourages Corianton to look to the Savior for forgiveness.
Based on Alma 36-42.
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As a 26 year old young man who is trying to recover from an addiction, listening to Alma's words to his son Corianton really touch my heart.

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Watching this, when Alma said “wickedness never was happiness,” it occurred to me that he was talking about his own past wickedness. It never hit me like that before, but he really was speaking from painful personal experience, not just about wickedness in general. I feel so blessed to be seeing these videos.

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Alma is such a great example of a parent. Compassionate towards Corianton while counseling one troubled child. May I be blessed to have such characteristic.

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'Wickedness never was happiness' This verse has always been in my mind whenever satan wants to tempt me . And that verse helps me to make a right decision in life. Remember the pleasure that you would feel when you do the wrong things that you're thinking right will be just in a small period of time. Choose to follow Him because He is our Eternal Father and what He wants for us is also for our eternity. 💜

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True

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Yes, Satan wants you to think there is no “wickedness!”

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This is what i am going to do when i will become a father. Alma the younger is one of the example of a loving father, a good teacher and has the ability to discipline his children in a good and proper way.

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How connected I was to Alma striving so hard for his sons to keep faith and not fall into sin. Every parent knows this heartbreaking task, especially when one of your own steps away into the sins of the world. We don't always handle this crisis with the loving words and attitude of Alma. Fear dominates our spirit when children endanger themselves. I admire Alma's compassionate nature. No arguments, anger or yelling. Just supportive and loving even when admonishing. Would that all of us could be so at this moment when we despair of the wrong path our children are taking. Continue to love them and pray for them no matter how 'good' or 'bad' they are.

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When I first read this scripture and heard him say “go no more after those wicked harlots,” it felt as if he was condemning them. But after watching this video, I realized that I misunderstood him. He was once a sinner too, and understood that they did not have the light of the gospel and that “wickedness never was happiness.” In other words, he understood that these women were not truly happy. He wanted his son to stand as a witness of God, so that these women would see a disciple of Jesus Christ, one who treated all men and women with dignity and respect. Even if some of these women never stopped to listen, at least they would remember one man who did not look at them as objects, but as spirit children of God. I’m so grateful for these videos, because it can help people see how much the prophets cared about their people ❤

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Truly, we are so blessed to have the Bible and the Book of Mormon, the words of the modern prophets! To have these wonderful videos! Glory to God!

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one of the best counselling stories from a father to his sons in the book of mormon. i love it!

[@YorlenySanchez09]

Muchas gracias. Me encantan las enseñanzas de Alma a sus hijos. Cómo buen padre conocía a cada uno con sus fortalezas y debilidades. De la misma forma Nuestro Padre Celestial nos conoce y está al tanto de cada aspecto de nuestra vida. Mil bendiciones

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I learned from this video how important the Family Counseling is - Parent to Child. When family counseling be done in the home God's love become visible to everyone.

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Apply it's teachings and talk with missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

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@Mike If you learn that it's true, follow what it teaches? 🙂 Serve others, keep the commandments given by God and receive the peace which comes from following Christ. 👍

[@sugaranddaisies]

@Mike In the words of Alma's father Alma: 8 And it came to pass that he said unto them: Behold, here are the waters of Mormon (for thus were they called) and now, as ye are adesirous to come into the bfold of God, and to be called his people, and are willing to bear one another’s burdens, that they may be light; 9 Yea, and are awilling to mourn with those that bmourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as cwitnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places that ye may be in, even until death, that ye may be redeemed of God, and be numbered with those of the dfirst resurrection, that ye may have eternal life- 10 Now I say unto you, if this be the desire of your hearts, what have you against being abaptized in the bname of the Lord, as a witness before him that ye have entered into a covenant with him, that ye will serve him and keep his commandments, that he may pour out his Spirit more abundantly upon you? (Mosiah 18:8-10) If the Book of Mormon is true, then it means that Joseph Smith was a true prophet who really did translate the book by the power of God. If he was a prophet, then that means that Jesus' Church that he established on the earth anciently is restored today. By being baptized as a member of that church, we can begin to follow Jesus Christ in the way he has shown.

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Mike, you can pray to know which church is true.

[@sionesii8813]

I'm touching hy the words of alma,, even my dad always taught me but I never listen and now I testify is true,, I have hope and to continue to do the right things and endure

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[@johnmcook1]

I just wanna pray for everyone. I hope they come to know his love and give it.

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Another week of wonderful scripture❤️🙏🏻

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So well done. Hat's off to production team.

[@wwellthemage8426]

This makes a great analogy of god speaking to his children (us) some he charges with tasks of the utmost importance others he tasks with more common callings and other he teaches to repent but he love us all still

[@jna2927]

Wow, wonderful words that feed my soul! I thank Thee Heavenly Father for showing mercy to me, a sinner, by sending thy Son Jesus Christ to give us hope of redemption. My heart wishes to exclaim,oh how great Thou art!

[@CodetskiJaigobin101]

Alma the Younger Truly Loved his Sons and Wanted the Best for Each of Them.

[@JohnDoe37892]

Codetski Jaigobin So true!

[@ruthannh.3188]

I can relate. I want my kids to come to the gospel.

[@AFILLUSTRATOR-sj1iz]

Alma talked to his son's individually and with such love/respect. I'll have to think about his message of hope in Jesus Christ.

[@rizzamendoza9819]

I admire how he counsel each of his sons, I hope that I can be like Alma if the Lord give me the chance to have children too (IN THE FUTURE).🤗

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Outstanding. Each and every one is so well done!!

[@mgvaughan2788]

Another video series concerning Christ and His teachings is called "The Chosen". I'm enjoying watching that as well. Today, anything that spreads the Love of Christ is worthwhile.

[@annamcreativevideos2227]

Alma the younger his sons, one after the other reminds me of the importance of family councils. There is a whole lot of good family councils can do to help us to continue to stay on the strait and narrow path. I admonished to take family council very seriously.

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Media and art will be the power that opens up the roses of the field. Nice video.

[@elwoodprias]

I realize that Alma the younger desires to be with his family, his children in the celestial kingdom. That motivates him to counsel them do keep the commandments of, to be worthy before and faithful unto God. I also have the same desire.

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No unclean things can enter Heaven for our Father is Clean & pure.

[@samuelstephen2327]

Truly he as show him-self example of a good parent, teaching all his children's the way of the Lord and I also learned from the videos and the teaching of alma in how to become a good father even to bring my children's unto righteousness

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What a great example of counseling.

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"By small and simple things great things come to pass" by protecting the plates the restoration could come to pass and how great it is

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Seeing the crimes on utube, made me feel totally sick. The comfort of love portrayed is all we can cling to.. prayer in this time of worry and stress, I hope can heal us and distance and protect us, from the evil that is unfortunately, too real... blessings xxx

[@JennyG.COW5]

Well done and casted! 😁👍 I also liked the flashbacks so we could see and remember their choices. (I was kinda thinking/hoping they were going to get Alma's perspective as he was passed out, but I can see that it would be hard to portray. Also it might be traumatic for children to show him suffering.) Alma the Younger could understand the struggles and snares Corianton had faced. Alma's own experience he would help him understand and be able to somewhat emphasize with Corianton.

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these movies are incredible !!! i pay tithing !!! but i would also be willing to pay the CHURCH studio that produced this a little extra to help. These videos will bring the plan of mercy to many including me.

[@lostdaze1145]

For the same, ask people and give yourself whole for you are the world 13:48

[@JakeHawken]

I wished they'd shown him telling Helaman about the society-destroying secrets of the Jaredites so I could see if Helaman found that information as spooky and scary as I did. hahaha

[@peterhaufano5340]

I love how this video offers a different perspective of Alma’s counsel to his sons. Each respective counsel lie therein an important message for us all. For example, Helaman: Leadership, preserve the records Shiblon: Endure persecution Corianton: Repentance What message stands out for you?

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Learn wisdom in thy youth. Learn in thy youth to keep the commandments of God

[@idolizedrohan]

I love Jesus and. Alma ❤🎉

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I LOVE THIS!

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Man, this was well filmed. 🥰

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I love being member in LDS chruch i know the book of mormon is truly Word Of GOD and the Chruch restored by Prophet Joseph Smith.

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Wow I loved It!!

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Thank you!

[@kerndsoccer03]

heavenly father we thank thee for a prophet to guide us in these latter days. jesus is the christ. the church of jesus christ of latter day saints is his kingdom restored on this earth. praise God for his mercy upon this Planet we call earth.

[@moroni8442]

It is true the only way to receive forgiveness is only through the atonement of Jesus Christ

[@grindillon5240]

I loved this video! Sometimes I wonder how people can believe that the book of mormon was made up by Joseph smith. How could Joseph have made up the part about the resurrection. He only had a 3rd grade education and could hardly spell. To me that just shows more proof that it was from God. "with God nothing is impossible!"

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@Mike yes I do know

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@@Joe-ty2jp It takes more faith to believe the book of Mormon isn't true than it takes to believe it is true. The evidence is overwhelming

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Don't forget the other three witnesses and followed by 8 witnesses they put their names out there that the plates of brass/records/ancient scripturrs are true that they're able to see and touched them personally...

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this is so cool knowing more 😇

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Estos vídeos deseo verlo en español todo el libro de mormon

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Who is ready for Captain Moroni next week!

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Yes! He is my favourite ancient Prophet!

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YES!!!

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Christy Gruber : Why doubt?

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I think that video may not be released for several months unfortunately. They had planned to film the book of Helaman and 3rd Nephi this summer, but I'm sure that's delayed due to COVID-19. As much as I would love another new Book of Mormon video, there probably won't be one for a while.

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Thank you!!!

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Beautiful

[@lostdaze1145]

In the teachings of Alma the Younger to his son Shiblon, we find wise counsel and warnings that help us remain faithful to our covenants: “See that ye are not lifted up unto pride; yea, see that ye do not boast in your own wisdom, nor of your much strength. “Use boldness, but not overbearance; and also see that ye bridle all your passions, that ye may be filled with love; see that ye refrain from idleness.”7

[@amburdavis2762]

Can these videos be made with audio description for the blind and low vision?

[@margaritadango34]

Do all thing in obedience to keep His commandment in accordingly to His Will to be like Himself even in Jesus Christ 's Atonement for our sins that we may not suffer like He suffered..,but only to trust in His word to keep & endure to the end till He comes again .

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I see her anjel in the sky.❤

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Job did all the Right things too! And God had in Mind..a Humbling for him. I wouldn’t get too Prideful Here. Jesus warned us of Pride too.

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Frosted Corn! Love it!

[@geomodelrailroader]

Alma was at the end of his days and before he went he called his sons to give them a blessing. Helaman was given The Book of Mormon and was told to take good care of it. Shiblon was told to have faith on his mission. Corianton got reprimanded. Instead of preaching the gospel Corianton went into a brothel and slept with the harlot Isabel. Alma told Corianton to repent or he would be cast down to Hell and he will suffer the same eternal torment Alma suffered when he plotted to destroy the church. This lesson teaches us to have faith and not get into pride and also for you men out there stay away from immorality it will drag you down to Hell.

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Glad that there are only 138 dislikes, and no bashing comments :D

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Me family love these videos

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[@ethsboogalife9331]

SAAAAAAAAAAAAAAME

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Very essential

[@staines888]

wickedness never was happiness

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Please! We need these videos translated to Portuguese!!! ❤

[@freebrownies]

Language subtitles and dubbing are in process. Thanks!

[@chadhyer]

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[@REBELCOMMANDO67]

Helaman! The stripling warriors

[@dayshallcomeagain]

I noticed Alma said a lot less to Shiblon than he did to Helaman and Coriantumr, which I think the reason for that is that he was more righteous than the other two. He already knew what needed to be done, and understood the word of God, which required little to be said to him as he already understood it so fully. Coriantumr required a lot to be said to him because of his wickedness, and I hope that he did indeed repent.

[@jordanwutkee2548]

You’ll find in later chapters of the Book of Mormon that Corianton does indeed go on to continue preaching and being a righteous leader. I would suggest that Helaman wasn’t necessarily any less righteous than his brother Shiblon, but Alma spoke to him at greater length probably because he was being entrusted specifically with the responsibility of caring for the scriptures and other sacred artifacts.

[@cubicinfinity]

@@christygruber2283 Very good point.

[@cubicinfinity]

Yeah, as we've said we can't judge these guys, but it might be fair to say that Helaman got those responsibilities because he needed them. Shiblon had his own stuff.

[@wendytruslove7170]

have any more videos been made after this one? I cannot find them. Would like to see them though

[@dustin_geroski]

When do the new episodes start again?

[@guadalupeortiztrejo8506]

De favor se puede trasmitir en español. Gracias

[@mariaklaric3635]

Estos vídeos deseo verlo en español todo el libro de mormón

[@KellyLCall]

I have a request. Right now it seems to me that this playlist is backwards. Would it be too much to ask that this playlist be resorted into chronological order with the first being on top. The result of which being that you can just start the playlist and have the videos progress sequentially in proposer chronological order?

[@jzwillows]

Great video. Constructive criticism: The expressions on characters, particularly Alma the senior’s face talking to his first son, and his emotion talking to him were out of place - for example, the artificial smiles when smiling was out of place. It appeared to me Alma Seniors emotion was excellent when talking to Corianton.

[@armandocarreon6794]

Is this the last video of the season?

[@freebrownies]

Yes, with the exception of a shorter piece that should be published later this year. There is more filming to come, though!

[@juliepeery9395]

nice video

[@feliz20121]

Oh recuerda hijo mio y aprende sabiduría en tu juventud si aprende en tu juventud a guardar los mandamientos de Dios

[@ethsboogalife9331]

Guys, trust in the church and have faith. I know that what their saying is true. Please also believe in the church. Please listen to what their saying.

[@luisfabiancisneros7427]

Corianton was and is me. According to my word

[@racheljensen9461]

which one is the one in the land if siren

[@warrenlewis8358]

The dark filming is very distracting. Probably the director was trying to focus attention on the message but that failed because of the dark filming.

[@marioferrari8374]

❤