Aaron teaching the kind in chapter 22, The king said that he will give up all that he possesses for great joy (the gospel). That's amazing. What am I willing to give up or sacrifice in my life? How can I improve and learn to be more thankful for the things I have?

It's interesting to me how quickly people turn to the Lord and repent. I often wonder how long the period is between the times they hear about the gospel and repent and turn to the Lord. The People even changed their name to Anti-Niphi-Lehies which was a big step from being the Lamanites and being a wicked people to being converted to the Lord and having a change of heart.
That would take a lot of faith to change and become better after being such an evil people.

In application, I think it is so important to take advantage of the fullness of the Gospel on our lives and to truly live it and learn personally what to do to improve. Changing habits and our lives isn't easy but it is so worth it.

Blessing- I was able to go to institute last night.

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