IMPEN'ITENT- adjective Not penitent; not repenting of sin; not contrite; obdurate; of a hard heart.

 "And they did fellowship one with another, and did rejoice one with another, and did have great joy." (Helaman 6:3)
-This is how we should be living within the church, working together to do the will of our Father in Heaven. 

 Helaman 6:17 they began to set their hearts upon their riches

The adage, "it is not money which is the root of all evil, but the love of money which is the root of all evil" (see 1 Tim 6:10), applies perfectly to the Nephites. Their riches would not have been a problem had they not set their hearts upon them. This is the great lesson and warning for the latter-day saints.

 It's interesting that we don't work harder and try to get rid of the pride in our lives and become more humble and submissive to the Lord even after we read about what happens to the Nephites and Lamanites. The pride cycle is what we need to stay away from. But be thankful for what we have and acknowledge who gave us everything even the breath of life.

 Blessing- Clean room :)

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