Among other things, a real disciple is willing, if necessary, to be part of a righteous behavioral minority, enduring the tauntings and cultural disapproval of those who walk in the wide and broad way. Such is part of the lot of the "few there be that find it" (Matthew 7:14; 3 Nephi 14:14).
By holdingfast to the iron rod, disciples will not wander, nor will they give undue heed to the "fiery darts" (1 Nephi 15:24; 8:33).