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When you ask youth to describe Nephi, certain traits always come up:
- Obedient
- Faithful
- Bold
- Strong
That last one often gets overlooked in spiritual settings, but it’s a vital part of his story.
“I, Nephi, being exceedingly young, nevertheless being large in stature, and also having great desires to know the mysteries of God…”
(1 Nephi 2:16)
Nephi wasn’t just spiritually strong, he was physically capable, and he used that strength to build, carry, lead, protect, and endure.
So here’s the question:
🧭 Are we teaching our youth that real strength matters?
Not just the gym kind. But the kind of strength that shows up when things are hard.
💡 What Strength Should Look Like in a Youth Program
1. Strength to Keep Promises
Nephi didn’t flake. He didn’t bail when things got hard. He said, “I will go and do.” And then he did it—all the way through.
Teach youth that real strength includes:
- Follow-through
- Reliability
- Integrity under pressure
2. Strength to Lift Others
When Nephi’s brothers doubted, he lifted.
When they tied him up, he forgave.
When they feared, he led.
Are we giving youth chances to:
- Lead a team?
- Support someone struggling?
- Encourage their peers out loud?
Strength is not about dominance. It’s about being a foundation for others.
3. Strength to Work
Nephi didn’t pray a boat into existence. He built it.
Teach youth to value:
- Physical labor
- Long-term effort
- Developing real-world skills
Make space in your activities for hard work with high purpose.
4. Strength to Obey Without Delay
Nephi’s strength came from alignment with God’s will.
Help youth understand that true courage isn’t rebellion. It’s obedience, even when it’s inconvenient, unpopular, or lonely.
✨ Final Thought
Nephi wasn’t perfect. But he was strong—in body, mind, and spirit.
Let’s teach our youth to be the same.
Not just strong on a basketball court. Not just strong in front of a camera.
But strong enough to do what’s right, lift the people around them, and carry the work of the Lord forward, no matter the cost.
Because in a world full of flimsy opinions and paper convictions, we need youth who are forged like Nephi.
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