-The beginning of Chapter 13 is showing us the importance of having righteous leaders who hold the Priesthood and are servants of our Father in Heaven.

Joseph Smith said,

"The Priesthood is an everlasting principle, and existed with God from eternity, and will to eternity, without beginning of days or end of years. The keys have to be brought from heaven whenever the Gospel is sent. When they are revealed from heaven, it is by Adam's authority." (Teachings, p. 157)*

"could not look upon sin save it were with abhorrence;" (Alma 13:12)
Abhorrence
ABHOR'RENCE, noun Extreme hatred, detestation, great aversion.

-How do we get to that point? How can we look upon all sin with "extreme hatred"? I feel like strengthening our relationship with our Savior Jesus Christ and truly trying to know Him better will increase our desire to be better and do better. That should be our goal and what we are always working on and towards, knowing our Savior better and becoming like Him.

talking about the scriptures or the word of God Alma 13:23 says, "they are made known unto us in plain terms, that we many understand..."

We must have a desire to become like our Savior, "Having faith on the Lord; having hope that ye shall receive eternal life;" (Alma 13:28)

What does it take to have such faith and hope in such things? How can we strengthen them?

Blessing: I have a nice warm house, warm clothes, and blankets during this freezing weather of below 0 temperatures.

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