Why Did Lehi Teach About the “Two Ways”?

Title

Why Did Lehi Teach About the “Two Ways”?

Publication Type

Chart

Year of Publication

2017

Authors

Book of Mormon Central Staff (Corporate/Institutional)

Publisher

Book of Mormon Central

City

Springville, UT

URL

https://scripturecentral.org/knowhy/why-did-lehi-teach-about-the-%E2%80%9Ctwo-ways%E2%80%9D

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Bibliographic Citation

Abstract

In 2 Nephi 2:27, Lehi used an ancient Israelite concept known as the doctrine of the “two ways” to explain the principle of agency to his sons. This doctrine states that there are only two ways to live: the way of life, and the way of death. Lehi’s teachings on agency demonstrate that moral agency—the ability all people have to choose between these two ways and act for themselves—is essential to Heavenly Father’s plan. Humanity’s eternal progression depends on which of the two ways people choose.

Death

Prophet

Mortality

Atonement

Agency

Opposition

Doctrine

Eternal Life

Captivity

Two Ways

Devil

Liberty

Fall of Adam

Wisdom Literature

Lehi (Prophet)