Scripture Sunday Alma 24:16

The book of Mormon talks a lot about the Nephites destroying other people. God often tells the Nephites to defend their "liberties" and their families by 'utterly destroying" anyone who might threaten them. 

This scripture shows something very different. The Lord is telling His followers to "hide their swords away" even to the point of burying them. While I don't advise it in the modern day, I'm sure some LDS become pacifists because of the passages like this. 

Interestingly, the swords are buried in order for them to stay "as bright as a testimony". I've always had a strong testimony, but never thought of it as shiny. I like that image!