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 forth prophesying, and could not be restrained, for the Spirit of the Lord was in him.

Ether cried out from morning until evening, telling the people that if they did not believe in God and repent, they would be destroyed. He told the people that all things are fulfilled by faith--that anyone who believed in God would surely hope for a better world, even a place at the right hand of God, which hope comes of faith.

Ether taught that faith is an anchor to people's souls, making them firm in always doing good. works, and enabling them to be led by God while glorifying Him.

Ether prophesied great and marvelous things, which the people did not believe because they could not see them.


 * Moroni comments: Because faith is hoping for things you cannot see, do not reject the prophets, for you will only receive a witness of the truth after you have proven your faith.


 * It was by faith that Christ showed Himself to our forefathers after rising from the dead. He showed Himself to them after they had shown faith in Him. Before this time, He did not show Himself to the world. He has glorified the Father by preparing a way for others to also obtain the heavenly gift of eternal life, through faith in Him.


 * Because of Christ, the way is prepared that you may also have the hope of eternal life if you have faith in Him.


 * It was by faith in Christ that Melchizedek and many other high priests were called to the holy order of God.