“To receive Christ’s image in one’s countenance means to acquire the Savior’s likeness in behavior, to be a copy or reflection of the Master’s life. This is not possible without a mighty change in one’s pattern of living. It requires, too, a change in feelings, attitudes, desires, and spiritual commitment” (Skinner, “Alma’s ‘Pure Testimony,’” 301).
“The heart is used by Alma to symbolize the center of affections. By using a question/answer approach, Alma invites his listeners to personally evaluate their conversion to the gospel of Jesus Christ” (Black, 400 Questions and Answers, 149).