< 1 Nephi 12 >
v. 18: And the large and spacious building, which thy father saw, is vain imaginations and the pride of the children of men.
Vain imaginations = empty, self-deceptive, or arrogant ways of thinking that set themselves against truth.
Romans 1:21 (they became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened).
Vain imaginations = empty, self-deceptive, or arrogant ways of thinking that set themselves against truth.
- When people “imagine” life, morality, or purpose apart from God → those thoughts are vain, because they lack real substance.
- It’s the opposite of wisdom rooted in humility and truth.
Romans 1:21 (they became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened).