Contrast Between Nephi and his Brothers Laman and Lemuel

Nephi - At the command of God - 

rebuking his brothers, Laman and Lemuel, and showing the power of God - 

Laman:

• Not consistent in righteousness (1 Nephi 2:9)
• Stiffneckedness: "murmured" in many things again their "prophet" (father) (1 Nephi 2:11)
• Attached to "worldly things" (1 Nephi 2:11)
• Murmured BECAUSE he "knew not the dealings of that God who had created" him (1 Nephi 2:12)

Lemuel:

• Was not firm, steadfast, and immovable in keeping the commandments of God (1 Nephi 2:10)
• Stiffneckedness: "murmured" in many things again their "prophet" (father) (1 Nephi 2:11)
• Attached to "worldly things" (1 Nephi 2:11)
• Murmured BECAUSE he "knew not the dealings of that God who had created" him (1 Nephi 2:12)

Nephi:

• Had great desire to know the mysteries of God (1 Nephi 2:16)
• Prayed to the Lord to KNOW with diligence and lowliness of heart! (1 Nephi 2:16, 19))
• Spirit testified that the Prophet Lehi (father) was telling the truth (1 Nephi 2:16)
• Had FAITH (1 Nephi 2:19)