Cowardice v. Bravery

Staying true to God and His Gospel gives us courage and helps us face our fears. Contrast the bravery and courage of Abinadi, who gave his life preaching the word of God, with the utter cowardice of king Noah, who was eager to quit literally throw women and children into the oncoming swords of his attackers so that he could escape:

 9 And the king commanded the people that they should flee before the Lamanites, and he himself did go before them, and they did flee into the wilderness, with their women and their children.
 10 And it came to pass that the Lamanites did pursue them, and did overtake them, and began to slay them.
 11 Now it came to pass that the king commanded them that all the men should leave their wives and their children, and flee before the Lamanites (MSH 19).

One of these men died a shameful coward. The other died a brave hero. May the Gospel message and the Holy Ghost give me the power to face my fears and exercise courage as I face the trials and challenges and opportunities in my life. May I always have the courage to defend and protect my family.