I have decided that Jacob, Nephi's brother is a LOT like Elder Holland. Both are men who are not afraid in the least to state things the way they are. They say it how it is, and accept any worldly repercussions. I love this plainness and this truth. I imagine Jacob emphatically speaking his words unto the Nephites like Elder Holland. I imagine he had fiery eyes and a passionate spirit about that which he was preaching.
Jacob 2:9 "Wherefore, it burdeneth my soul that I should be constrained, because of the strict commandment which I have received from God, to admonish you according to your crimes, to enlarge wounds of those who are already wounded, instead of consoling and healing their wounds; and those who have not been wounded, instead of feasting upon the pleasing work of God have daggers placed to pierce their souls and wound their delicate minds."
Holy. Cow. Jacob spoke the truth. He chose to speak the word of God in all circumstances. I'm so impressed with example and teachings.
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