Father-Son Counsel

Here are a few gems that stuck out to me from Alma's father-son with his second son, Shiblon, in Alma 38:

10 ...I would that ye would be diligent and temperate in all things.

This sticks out to me because I specifically think of my schooling, and how in order to do well I find that I must practice great diligence in my studies. I find that missing even a single day of studying has significant ramifications on my performance on exams as well as on my overall comprehension of the material. But of course I must also be diligent at home in my dutes toward my family, and diligent at Church in my duties to God.

And also this gem about prayer, humility, and my relationship with God:

14 Do not say: O God, I thank thee that we are better than our brethren; but rather say: O Lord, forgive my unworthiness, and remember my brethren in mercy—yea, acknowledge your unworthiness before God at all times.

I must be humble or else I am headed for trouble. If I do not choose to be humble because of the Word of God then I am on a path that will soon lead me become humbled by chastisement.