In 4th Nephi, the people basically live for over 200 years in righteousness and then society begins to follow the same patterns it has before. We see them go from a Zion society where people enjoy ultimate freedom, wealth, and happiness, to an apostate society where all good things disintegrate. In this chapter you can find 12 characteristics of a righteous or Zion society, and 11 characteristics of an apostate society.
Zion Society
1. They are all converted to the Lord
2. There no contentions or disputations
3. They deal justly with one another
4. All things are had in common, no classes of wealth
5. There is all manner of miracles
6. They are exceedingly prosperous
7. They keep all of the commandments
8. They fast and pray regularly
9. The love of God dwells in their hearts
10. No crimes
11. They are a happy people
12. The distinctions as to race
Apostate Society
1. Pride saturates the people because of wealth
2. Nothing is held in common, each holds on to his own possessions
3. Divisions of classes according to wealth and education
4. Deny the true church and Christ
5. Other churches form who persecute those who believe in Christ
6. People are hard hearted
7. Churches are created that allow for iniquity
8. There is violence and crime
9. There is willful rebellion against Christ and truth
10. There are secret societies, organizations with oaths who seek control of government
11. There is a division of the people according to race
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