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Friday Quiz: What Caused the Nephite Church to be Broken Up?

Posted on March 19, 2010

The Lord's church can dwindle, even be "broken up" because of the iniquity of its members, according to the Book of Mormon. The first indication of the church dwindling occurs when the members begin to disbelieve in the gifts of the Spirit (Helaman 4:23).  Then there arises those who "profess" to be members of the church but in reality they are enemies of church. Because of their prosperity they have opportunities for learning, and turn to persecuting their humble brethren (3 Nephi 6:12, Helaman 3:33-34).

The following quiz can be helpful in zeroing in on the one quality that is the most damaging. It gives satan power in the lives of church members who invite it into their lives.

The Book of Mormon teaches the weaknesses of men. For example, the following verse tells of a time when the Nephites were without doubt: “...there was not a living soul among all the people of the Nephites who did doubt in the least the words of all the holy prophets...” (3 Nephi 5:1) Then a few years later this verse appears: “...the church was broken up...the cause of this iniquity of the people was this—Satan had great power...” (3 Nephi 6:14-15) The Book of Mormon gives an explanation for this dramatic change. Which of the following is the best answer:







After taking the quiz, click here to learn more about this quality of character, from a modern day prophet, that brought down the Nephi church.

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