2 Nephi Chapter 31

31:2-3 - "...wherefore, I shall speak unto you plainly..."
If we want to improve our behavior, we must, first of all, improve our understanding.  if we truly understand the doctrines of the Gospel, we would be living our lives in such a way that it would match the doctrines and principles of the Gospel, as well as the example of Jesus Christ.
President Boyd K. Packer has said, "True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior."
I believe this is true.  We must understand the doctrine in order to live it!  I've also seen this in many other aspects of life.  If we understand the Doctrine of the Character of God, that our friends, family, and people that we see all have the potential to become like God, then we will treat them better and know how to react in otherwise tricky situations.  As we come to understand each other, we will be able to come closer to Christ.

31:11,15,20 - Words of the Father
I find these verses interesting because they show quotes from our Heavenly Father.  I thought it would be interesting to line up the three quotes:

1. Verse 11 - "Repent ye, repent ye, and be baptized in the name of my Beloved Son."
2. Verse 15 - "Yea, the words of my Beloved are true and faithful.  He that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved."
3. Verse 20 - "Ye shall have eternal life."

I find it interesting because the Father is testifying of Jesus Christ and the Gospel of Christ.  It is very important...living the gospel is the only way back to live with our Father, so we must understand and live it!
 
31:13,19 - "...ye have not come thus far save it were by the word of Christ with unshaken faith in him...then cometh the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost..."
As we exercise our faith and renew our covenants, we will have the Spirit with us in a greater measure.  Then we receive the direction we need and as we come to recognize the voice of the Spirit, we have more faith and trust in God and His Son...that we will receive help when we need it.