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In our time and throughout all of time there have been things which hinder our spiritual progression. In the case of Amulek, riches and popularity once trumped his desire to listen to the Lord. In his own words he says, "for I was called many times and I would not hear; therefore I knew concerning these things, yet I would not know." (Alma 10:6)

Almost 2,000 years later the Lord reveals this truth to Joseph Smith, "Behold, many are called but few are chosen. And why are they not chosen? Because there hearts are set so much upon the things of this world and aspire to the honors of men..."(D&C 121:34-35) One of Satan's greatest lies is that our happiness depends on the amount of wealth we can obtain. I think we all fall into that trap once in awhile. I sometimes catch myself thinking, " Man, I'd be so happy if I had______."

1 Timothy 6:7 states, "For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out." And Zephaniah 1:18 says, "Neither their gold nor their silver shall be able to deliver them in the day of the Lord's wrath." Fortune and fame do not bring lasting happiness, they don't save us. We must rely wholly on the merits of Christ in order to return to Him who created us.

Like Amulek, we too must choose to listen to messengers of God and turn from our worldly aspirations toward heavenly ones. It's up to us. It's our choice.