Jacob 2

The preaching a if Jacob that denounce riches, pride, and unchastity are in this chapter. Riches are ok if they are sought to help others, plural marriage must be authorized and The Lord's delight in chase women are also mentioned.

This is a sermon after Nephi's death at the temple because the stewardship of the church is now upon Jacob and he is fulfilling his calling by speaking to the people (v1-2). It is possible that his anxiety has increased because he his now the spiritual head of the people and realizes their wickedness which is in their thoughts (v3-5). They are 'beginning to labor in sin' and he has been shown this as a warning to stop them before it become actions and habits (v6).

He speaks to a large group and some do not need to hear the harsh words; they wanted to hear the healing words of God but Jacob is commanded what to speak (v7-10). The Lord told him to go to the temple and declare unto the people the evil of seeking for riches and being prideful because of it (v11-13). God will not justify anyone who acts like that and condemns them and wants to rid them of the iniquity and abomination (v14-16). It is better to see others as your equals and seek for the kingdom of God before riches and if you gain riches only use them for good (v17-19).

Jacob reemphasizes being humble because everyone is a child of God and although he moves onto a different topic he wishes he didn't have to (v20-22). The grosser crimes being committed amount the people are their whoredoms and refusal to acknowledge their wrong doings (v23). The people know about the unsanctified polygamy by David and Soloman of old but The Lord has forbidden the people of this branch to practice those ways (v24-27). 

The Lord delights in the chastity of women and will curse the land if His commandment is not followed by the people (v28-30).

There has been mourning by the daughter of the people because of the wicked and The Lord refuses to let the women be lead captive because they are tender (v31-33). My hope for myself is to be a tender women who is chaste and can make my Savior proud. These commandments which have been given and known since Lehi and by disobeying the people have broken the tender wives hearts and lost the confidence of the children (v34-35).