Saturday, September 4, 2010

Can I Be Like Moroni?

In Alma 48:11-13, Mormon lists some of the qualities of Moroni that make him great.  I would like to try to develop some of those qualities, which are:

  1. Strong and mighty. -  I may not every physically be very imposing, but hopefully I can be spiritually strong and mighty.
  2. Perfect understanding - I am researching the term "understanding" and plan to spend a later  post examining the meaning.
  3. Did not delight in bloodshed - I think I have that one licked.  Even a little fake blood on TV is upsetting to me.
  4. His soul did joy in the liberty and freedom of his country, and his brethren from bondage and slavery - My soul also rejoices in the freedoms we have, especially after seeing and reading and hearing about others in the world and through history who have been denied those freedoms.
  5. Heart did swell with thanksgiving to God for his privileges and blessings - I do try to remember the source of all those freedoms, and my many blessings and privileges.  It is humbling and almost frightening to consider the many blessings I have in comparison to many others.
  6. Did labor exceedingly for the welfare and safety of his people - Here I really start to fall down.  I do want to do more for the welfare of others, but always feel I could do more.  As for the safety, I need to try to so those things that are available to me in the way of protecting our freedoms and supporting responsible public servants.
  7. Firm in the faith of Christ - I work every day to improve my faith of Christ by doing those things which strengthen that faith.  These include study, prayer, fasting, worship at church and in the temple, service.  I hope I always demonstrate those qualities in my life.
  8. Sworn an oath to defend his people, rights, country, religion - I will defend my country and religion in whatever things the Lord reveals that He would have me do.

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