CHOICESWhat will you

choose?

Your raft is sinking and you must throw all but two items overboard. Which two items will you keep and why?

In life we have many difficult choices to make, but Heavenly Father has given us commandments to help us.

Alma counsels his son, Corianton

What can you learn from Corianton’s lesson?

CoriantonWhat kind of example had Corianton’s brother set for him? (Alma 39:1.)

YouWhom do you look to for a righteous example? What righteous choices have they made?

CoriantonWhy did Alma say he was unhappy with Corianton? (Alma 39:2.) What does it mean that Corianton did not give heed to his father’s words?

YouWhy do we need to obey our parents? What does it mean to boast? Why is it wrong to boast?

CoriantonWhy did Alma say he was reminding Corianton of his sins? (Alma 39:7–9

YouWho knows of all our sins? (Alma 39:8.) How can feelings of guilt lead a person to repent?

What can you learn from Corianton’s lesson?

Corianton

Who did Alma say could give Corianton good advice in making choices? (Alma 39:10.)

You

How have your parents and family helped you make right decisions? From what other sources can you receive righteous counsel?

Corianton

How did Corianton’s unrighteous actions affect the Zoramites? (Alma 39:11.)

You

•In what ways may our choices affect others?•What are some of the choices you have to make? •How might the Holy Ghost help you know when you are doing something wrong? •How might the Holy Ghost help you know you have madea good decision? •Share Experiences.

CoriantonWhat did Alma teach Corianton about repentance? (Alma 39:13.)

YouWhat do you think it means to “turn to the Lord with all your mind, might, and strength”? Why should we apologize to those whom we have hurt by our wrong choices?

CoriantonWhat was Alma’s counsel about seeking riches? (Alma 39:14.)

YouWhat happens to people when riches become the most important things in their lives?

CoriantonWhat did Alma teach Corianton about the mission of Jesus Christ? (Alma 39:15.) What was Corianton supposed to teach about? (Alma 39:16.)

YouWhat can we do to share the gospel with those around us?

What kinds of choices Jesus would want you to make? Consider the consequences of each choice…

movies/dvds/tv

music

Obeying parents

language

Keeping the

sabbath day holy

clothing

honesty

Every choice has a consequence attached. What will you choose?

Home Reading: Alma 39:12-19

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