Moroni Post 1

The Book of Moroni in the Book of Mormon is profound on so many levels. Knowing that these are the last words of a man who is the sole survivor of his civilization and is in hiding from his enemies is arresting enough but what he takes the time and bother to inscribe on the plates of Mormon is even more profound.  He hasn't thrown in the towel.  He is still striving with all his might to fulfill his calling as a witness of Jesus Christ to future generations.

First of all, I am amazed at Moroni's charity.  In verses 2 and 3 of chapter 1 he informs us that the Lamanites are putting to death every Nephi who will not deny the Christ and he reaffirms that he, Moroni will not deny the Christ.  So he is wandering whithersoever for the safety of his life.  Then in verse 4 he explains that since he has not yet perished that he will write a few more things "that perhaps they may be of worth unto my brethren, the Lamanites, in some future day, according to the will of the Lord."  Moroni is firmly entrenched in the love of Christ which extends to the descendants of the Laminates who refuse repentance and are hunting him.   Oh that we would be so believing in the words of Christ that we would and could truly love our enemies the way that Moroni did.  Moroni never forgot that the Lamanites were also God's children.  Yes, he defended his people in battle but he retained in his heart the desire to bring his "brethren the Lamanites" to the Savior of the world.