- Strong and mighty. - I may not every physically be very imposing, but hopefully I can be spiritually strong and mighty.
- Perfect understanding - I am researching the term "understanding" and plan to spend a later post examining the meaning.
- Did not delight in bloodshed - I think I have that one licked. Even a little fake blood on TV is upsetting to me.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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:
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