1 Nephi 8:26-29

Here we are introduced to the Great and Spacious Building. It is on the other side of the river from the tree. The building was standing high above the earth. Then, he describes a sad part. The people in the building were of all kinds. Their dress was exceedingly fine. They pointed and mocked those that were partaking of the fruit of the tree. So, let's make a connection to today. Have you been in a situation where you were mocked by someone outside of the church for doing the right thing? That may have been a hard situation. Those that mocked are like the people in the building and you were partaking of the fruit. I know that you were blessed. Here is a similar, but more poignant question. Have you been in a situation where you were mocked by someone inside the church for doing the right thing? This may be even a harder situation. I submit to you that that person was also in the building at the time. And they may be there for a while, coming to church while they do it, and seeing you every week. Hopefully, they realize soon what they are doing.

Then Lehi shares that those who listened to the mockers and pointers were ashamed and fell into forbidden paths and were lost. Then Nephi states that he does not write down all his father's words. It would be neat to hear what else he said. But Nephi is in the mindset to write down the most plain and precious parts of the gospel in these small plates (see 1 Nephi 6:3, 19:3). We will see this in the upcoming chapters.