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Originally Posted by Brian
Every year, before we began the year, I would have my seminary students read from the title page (or whatever it's called) of the BoM, where it says the purpose of the BoM, and all scripture is to bring to Christ. There is no other purpose. And emphasize*no*.
I think anyway, the only way to read scripture is to look for the personal Christ message in every story. The story is a means to an end. The story is meant to hide and reveal truth. The story itself is of no worth.
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Bingo. The story isn't about benefit to Nephi but to the reader.