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Today we continue our study of Helaman 1-6. We consider what Mormon teaches us about the process of changing through the Spirit and we reflect on the importance this focus has on helping us avoid the pride cycle. 

Monte S Nyman: “The persecution and affliction came from within the church, but the formula to turn these negative conditions into a growth pattern is given to us by Mormon. The first step of the three step formula is to ‘fast and pray often’ (v. 35).... The second step of the formula is to become stronger in humility (v. 35).... The third step of the formula is to become ‘firmer in the faith of Christ’ (v. 35)... Through the above formula, the people’s hearts were purified and sanctified... Thus the persecutions and the afflictions, although difficult to endure, brought them to rely on the Lord...and helped them become firmer in their conviction.”