Alma 51

Nephi tells us that

"...I did liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning." (Book of Mormon 1 Nephi 19:23)

As we are presently buried in political primaries, I couldn't help but think that there are those who are seeking power and fame more than they seek welfare of the people. In the days of Pahoran, chief judge of the land -

"...there were a part of the people who desired that a few particular points of the law should be altered." (Book of Mormon Alma 51:2)

At first, this may seem quite innocent. But as we read on we find about -

"...those who were desirous that Pahoran should be dethroned from the judgment-seat were called king-men, for they were desirous that the law should be altered in a manner to overthrow the free government and to establish a king over the land." (Book of Mormon Alma 51:5)

Who were these "king-men"? -

"...those who were in favor of kings were those of high birth, and they sought to be kings; and they were supported by those who sought power and authority over the people." (Book of Mormon Alma 51:8)

And it was those -

"...those people who professed the blood of nobility..." (Book of Mormon Alma 51:21)

And it was -

"...they were the greater part of them the lower judges of the land, and they were seeking for power." (Book of Mormon Alma 46:4)

It seems to me that there tends to be a "good old boys" group in politics where if one will support another, they are promised positions of power in Washington. As we consider who to vote for, we are scripturally counseled -

"...Wherefore, honest men and wise men should be sought for diligently, and good men and wise men ye should observe to uphold..." (Doctrine and Covenants Section 98:10)

Our desire is to find those who are honest and wise, an discern those who only seek power.