First Nephi Chapter Two - 1 Nephi 2

I like in verse 16, that Nephi decides he is going to find out for himself.  His father just chastised his brothers for not listening, and having terrible attitudes.  But Nephi on the other hand, our perfect example of righteousness, takes it upon himself to recieve his own answer from the Lord.  This is a theme we will see often with Nephi.  He doesn't just take everything his father says on blind faith, he always asks for himself.  ACTION.  We will see it again with the vision of the Tree of Life in a few chapters. 

At least one lesson from this is that WE can always ask for ourselves.  Whatever the question might be.  Should I follow "this" counsel from the Prophet?  Do I need to apply "that"doctrine more precisely in my life?  IS THE BOOK OF MORMON TRUE?  Follow Nephi's example and take our questions straight to the Lord, in prayer, in faith, and recieve answers, as the Lord promises (Matt 7:7-11, among many other places).  This is what Joseph Smith did after reading James 1:5.

The Lord is eager to answer the prayer of the humble.  It is in our hands to learn the truth for ourselves.