"For it were not possible that our father, Lehi, could have remembered all these things, to have taught them to his children, except it were for the help of these plates; for he having been taught in the language of the Egyptians therefore he could read these engravings, and teach them to his children, that thereby they could teach them to their children, and so fulfilling the commandments of God, even down to this present time."
Mosiah 1:4
In context, this is a good explanation of why Nephi and his brothers needed to obtain the plates from Laban. I think it is instructive for us as well, to recognize that God's commandments are important and necessary, and also the history of our lives, which live in the memories of the people around us, but not for long if they aren't written down. Our memories and our lives are short, compared to God's overall plan that encompasses all of human history, and our collective human future.
Also, just as a thought... perhaps if we only have a copy of the scriptures on our phones, we should get a physical copy for a backup? It's always good to be prepared if we get called to go on a long journey, in the wilderness or across an ocean. :)
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