1 Nephi 18:9

In verse 9, Nephi tells us that after being driven forth by the wind for many days, the sons of Ishmael, Nephi's brethren, and their wives began to make themselves merry. They also began to speak with much rudeness. They even forgot the power that had brought them to this point and that was carrying them across the sea. He emphasizes again that they were exceedingly rude.

I want to apply this scripture to our lives. I am fearful of how many times we forget the Lord and participate in conversations or activities that would be considered exceedingly rude. A modern application to this scripture is participating in events that promote rude singing and dancing. We must take care which concerts we attend and which dancing establishments we attend. It is not too popular here to do discos and such as it is in other countries, but there are concerts that tour the U.S. that we should not go to. Let us seek whole some entertainment and places to sing and dance. The great thing about our homes is that we can make them any kind of place we wish. Let's make good singing and dancing there.

Here is an excerpt from the Institute manual for the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ.

"1 Nephi 18:5–10. Proper Dancing and Singing

"Some people may conclude from 1 Nephi 18:5–10 that the Lord does not approve of dancing or singing. Nephi says twice in verse 9 that his brethren and their wives fell into error when their dancing and singing led them 'to speak with much rudeness.' The word rude refers to being harsh, vulgar, or coarse. The Lord has stated that he approves of proper dancing and singing (see Psalm 149:1–4, D&C 136:28). Note from these scriptures that dancing and singing are ways of praising the Lord. However, Satan can use music as a means of corruption and loss of the Spirit. That is why Church leaders caution us about the kinds of music we listen and respond to."