Talk:1 Ne 8:16-20

From Feast upon the Word (http://feastupontheword.org). Copyright, Feast upon the Word.

I want to add this info to 1 Ne 8, but I'm not sure where to put it or if it's really "exegesis." If someone can put it in someplace, that would be great! Thanks! v. 19 and v. 20 - Could the path be the trail worn by those holding on to the rod? If this is the case, it makes an interesting analogy to two groups of saints: Those who hold to the word of God (the scriptures and the words of the prophets) and those who simply follow the actions of those hold to the rod (they go to church, activities, etc.). Later, when the mist of darkness arises, it is those who are simply on the path, following the ways of the righteous, that fall away. Those who hold to the rod, or word of God, make it through the temptations. (A further note: There are two groups that hold to the rod and eat the fruit: those who eat and look around to see who's watching, and those who "fall down" and partake - very humble. It seems there are two ways to follow the word of God - we can do it in true humility, focusing on the Love of God (tree), or, we can follow the word of God because we want to look good to others.)