no. 7

"Being mistreated is the most important condition in mortality,

for eternity itself depends on how we view those who mistreat us."

-James L. Ferrell, The Peacegiver: How Christ Offers to Heal Our Hearts and Homes

In the Book of Mormon chapter heading for 1 Nephi 7, it says

They bind him with cords and plan his destruction—He is freed by the power of faith—His brethren ask for forgiveness

in that order. It stuck out to me that mistreated Nephi experienced freedom before he received forgiveness. There must be a way to feel free and full of faith no matter what people ever decide to give you. Reading between the lines, personal freedom isn't contingent on mean people waking up and realizing they are mean.