Minority Stayed True

It’s never fun to be in the minority. For most, identifying with the majority becomes paramount, even if it leads to a complete loss of individuality. This seems paradoxical when done in spite of strong evidence to the contrary. We see examples of this in sports, politics, philosophy -- even religion (or a lack thereof). Such was the case with the Nephites immediately preceding the appearance of the Savior in the New World. They had been taught for centuries that He would come, and that they should be prepared. They had been faithful to their religion in the past, and in this final period leading up to the Savior’s appearance, there had even been an upsurge in miracles and heavenly visitations. But they were not true to themselves and with what was obvious. Satan’s deceptions were rampant, and he capitalized on the incredible peer pressure to follow the masses. Now, just four scriptural verses before the Savior's arrival, there were only a few faithful saints who remained firm in their beliefs and who were courageous in testifying of them. They were true to the miracles and signs that lay before them, and they testified boldly in spite of the opposition of the majority.

 3 Nephi 7:21 And it came to pass that the thirty and first year did pass away, and there were but few who were converted unto the Lord; but as many as were converted did truly signify unto the people that they had been visited by the power and Spirit of God, which was in Jesus Christ, in whom they believed.

 22 And as many as had devils cast out from them, and were healed of their sicknesses and their infirmities, did truly manifest unto the people that they had been wrought upon by the Spirit of God, and had been healed; and they did show forth signs also and did do some miracles among the people.

LESSON LEARNED: The majority rule does not equate to the majority being correct. It is more important to stay true to your yourself and the principles that matter than to follow the group mentality.

FEEDBACK: WHAT EXPERIENCE HAVE YOU HAD THAT REQUIRED YOU STAND TRUE AGAINST A MAJORITY POINT OF VIEW?