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Today we continue our study of this week's Come Follow Me, moving into Alma 4 and the slow descent into materialism for the new church. We consider the need to be giving of what we are able to and we also reflect on the decision that Alma takes to leave the judgement seat.

L Tom Perry: It was a time of decision for Alma. In his role as chief high priest, he had been attempting to protect his people from falling into sin by teaching them the gospel. In his role as chief judge, he had been administering the laws of the land. As he found the wickedness of the people increasing, he could not continue to divide his time between these dual roles