2 Nephi 5

Key Scriptures:

1. vs 9 - "And all those who were with me did take upon them to call themselves the people of Nephi."

2. vs. 16 - "And I, Nephi, did build a temple."

I was thinking about when Nephi and some of the people left from the presence of Lamen and Lemuel. Once they were separated, the people chose to be called the people of Nephi. Why did they do this? I think it was because they saw in Nephi a righteous man and leader. I think they took upon themselves his name so that they would remember him and when they did so, they would remember his legacy and try to act and live as he did. Similarly, I think of myself. Ever Sunday, during the sacrament, I promise to take upon me the name of Christ. I do this for the same reason. The Savior is my advocate before the Father. He loves me even though I have made and will continue to make horrible mistakes in my life. BUT, by taking upon me his name, I promise to try to remember his always. As I remember the Savior, I will remember his sacrifice, love and service towards me. When I remember these things, I hope that my heart will be stirred to try a little bit harder to one day become like him. That way, I will not only carry his name, but I will be the same in thought, word and deed as well.

"I love to see the temple. I'll go inside someday. I'll covenant with my Father, I'll promise to obey. For the temple is a holy place, where we are sealed together. As a child of God, I've learned this truth - a family is forever." I love that as soon as the righteous fled from the unrighteous, they built a temple unto the Lord. I love the temple and the blessings I receive as I go and learn more of the true nature of God and of his plan for me.