1997
Peace in America
February 1997


“Peace in America,” Friend, Feb. 1997, 18

Peace in America

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The disciples set up churches

After Jesus returned to heaven, his disciples set up churches throughout the land. 4 Ne. 1:1

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People repented and received the Holy Ghost

The people who repented of their sins were baptized and received the Holy Ghost. 4 Ne. 1:1

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All Nephites and Lamanites converted

Soon all the Nephites and Lamanites were converted. There was no arguing among them, and everyone was honest. 4 Ne. 1:2

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People shared everything

No one was rich or poor. The people shared so that they all had what they needed. 4 Ne. 1:3

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Many miracles

The disciples worked many miracles in the name of Jesus Christ. They healed the sick and brought the dead back to life. 4 Ne. 1:5

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New cities built

The people built new cities where others had been destroyed. 4 Ne. 1:7–8

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People obeyed commandments

They obeyed God’s commandments. They fasted and prayed. They met together often to learn the gospel of Jesus Christ. 4 Ne. 1:12

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There were no wicked people

There were no robbers, no liars, no murderers. The people were not divided into Nephites and Lamanites but were all one, the children of God. 4 Ne. 1:16–17

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The Lord blessed the people

The Lord blessed the people in everything they did. 4 Ne. 1:18

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Peace for two hundred years

There was peace in the land for two hundred years. The people became very rich. 4 Ne. 1:22–23

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A happy people

“Surely there could not be a happier people among all the people who had been created by the hand of God.” 4 Ne. 1:16

Illustrated by Jerry Thompson