17:3 - "If it so be that the children of men keep the commandments of God he doth nourish them, and strengthen them, and provide means whereby they can accomplish the thing which he has commanded them."
We want help...we all do. There's no way we can do everything on our own. However, we also can't expect God to do everything for us. We must do our part. If we keep the commandments, as best as we can, we will be enabling the Spirit to be with us more, giving us strength, nourishment, and means to accomplish the other commandments God gives us.
17:3,20 - Difference of Perspective
Nephi said that the women were very blessed, while Laman & Lemuel said that the women suffered too much and it would have been better had they died before leaving Jerusalem.
We have our own choice - we can look at things positively or negatively. President Hinckley was a great example for us to follow in being positive.
17:36 - "Behold, the Lord hath created the earth that it should be inhabited; and he hath created his children that they should possess it."
The purpose of the earth is that we may live here. Our purpose is to live on the earth - keeping the commandments and coming unto Christ, being effective instruments in the hands of God (2 Nephi 2:12, D&C 88:25, Moses 1:31).
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