I love this scripture. This is how the people respond after having the conversion experience that they had in the previous chapter, when King Benjamin asks them if they believe his words.
First, the people knew the words he spoke were true because of the Spirit. This is really the only way to know the truth about something that we can't see or empirically prove. The only empirical evidence we have is inside us. And what does that Spirit do? It makes a change in our hearts, ultimately. It makes us want to be better people, just as they say here, "we have no more disposition to do evil, but to do good continually". Does this mean that they are now perfect and will never sin? No. The dictionary definition of "disposition" is "a person's inherent qualities of mind and character". In other words, the change that these people experienced made them inherently trying to do good rather than evil. This is an important change. But it is just a change of heart. A change of heart must be followed by action as well.
"And we are willing to enter into a covenant with our God to do his will, and to be obedient to his commandments in all things that he shall command us, all the remainder of our days" (Mosiah 5:5)
So the action they take is to enter into a covenant with God to be obedient. So it wasn't just words they spoke, like "hey, we think we shouldn't sin anymore", but they actually entered into a covenant to obey.
"7 And now, because of the covenant which ye have made ye shall be called the children of Christ, his sons, and his daughters; for behold, this day he hath spiritually begotten you; for ye say that your hearts are changed through faith on his name; therefore, ye are born of him and have become his sons and his daughters.
8 And under this head ye are made free, and there is no other head whereby ye can be made free. There is no other name given whereby salvation cometh; therefore, I would that ye should take upon you the name of Christ, all you that have entered into the covenant with God that ye should be obedient unto the end of your lives.
9 And it shall come to pass that whosoever doeth this shall be found at the right hand of God, for he shall know the name by which he is called; for he shall be called by the name of Christ." (Mosiah 5:7-9)
King Benjamin, a good and wise leader, explained to them what them entering into their covenant meant. The promises given to them if they keep their covenant is to be found at the right hand of God. And these people, to reinforce their covenant, got a new name as well, the children of Christ. King Benjamin then told them that he wanted them to "remember to retain the name written always in [their] hearts."
When we are baptized, we make covenants. We promise that we will keep the commandments, take upon us the name of Jesus Christ, and always remember Him. This is the same covenant that the Nephites made. They promised to keep the commandments for the rest of their lives. They took upon themselves the name of Christ (being called the children of Christ), and King Benjamin exhorted them to always remember Him.
God's promise to us, when we keep our covenants, is to always have His spirit with us, to help us, teach us, comfort us, and guide us. This in turn helps us to keep our covenants even better, and it becomes a positive, uplifting cycle.
This last verse from King Benjamin's address is a great summary verse. I don't think I could add anything to it. It shows his love for his people, and his faith:
"Therefore, I would that ye should be steadfast and immovable, always abounding in good works, that Christ, the Lord God Omnipotent, may seal you his, that you may be brought to heaven, that ye may have everlasting salvation and eternal life, through the wisdom, and power, and justice, and mercy of him who created all things, in heaven and in earth, who is God above all. Amen." (Mosiah 5:15)
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