The people of Ammon made an oath with God to not fight but when it came down to it they had to and so their sons went in their place so that they didn't have to break their oath to God.
Two Thousand Stripling Warriors | Lesson:
Alma 53:16; "But behold, it came to pass that had many sons, who had not entered into a covenant that they would not take their weapons of war to defend themselves aginst their enemies; therefore they did assemble themselves together at this time,... called themselves Nephites."
"...they entered into a covenant to fight for the liberty of the Nephites, yea, to protect the land unto the laying down of their lives."
They don't even sound scared and they know the reason for doing this, which isn't just fighting to fight as Satan would often have us do.
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It says these young men were; 1. "exceedingly valiant for courage.", 2. " true at all times"  3. "men of truth and soberness" 4. "taught to keep the commandments of God." (Alma 53:20-21_
They must have had religion taught in their home, not only that but examples in their lives of how to live it. It's one thing to be taught these things and it'another to see others live it as well as yourself.

Blessing: My family is strong in the gospel and I have amazing examples in my own life.

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