Keep your center strong; Have no contention.
That's pretty much the lesson of Helaman 1. The Nephites kept their outer cities strong and fortified, but the contention over who was to be chief-judge and the assassination of the chief-judge that was chosen by the voice of the people, weakened their capital and distracted the people, allowing the Lamanite army to totally conquer the city.
President James E. Faust said: “When there is contention, the Spirit of the Lord will depart, regardless of who is at fault” ("What I Want My Son to Know before He Leaves on His Mission").
This means any contention. Without the Holy Ghost we also lose the Gifts of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23; Moroni 10:8-19; D&C 46:10-26). Without the Gifts of the Spirit, we will not be all that we can be, nor will we have the guidance and peace we need.
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