3 Nephi 3:2
Part of the nature of evil is to make itself look appealing. Throughout this letter from the leader of the Gadianton robbers, Giddianhi, their leader, makes evil seem desireable. He first sets up his evil intentions in this verse by making it look like he is giving Lachoneus a compliment. Do you see this fake compliment he gives to Lachoneus What is it?
3 Nephi 3:3-4
After the Gadianton leader gives Lachoneus a pretend compliment, he gives him a threat. What is the threat that he gives?
3 Nephi 3:5
Note that Giddianhi says that he feels for Lachoneus’ welfare. What do you think? Does he care about Lachoneus’ welfare?
3 Nephi 3:7
What evil invitation does he give Lachoneus in this verse? He tries to make it sound like a good invitation, but it really is evil.