Mormon 3
Even after signing a treaty to divide the lands Mormon knew that there would be no lasting peace. Like captain Moroni, he employed his people in building their defenses even though the Lamanites were not currently attacking. This might very well have been the time when Moroni was born.
The way the Nephites were talking after they held the Lamanites off twice sounds like the bloodthirsty speech of many Lamanites throughout the history of the Book of Mormon. It is little wonder that this time the Lord no longer said “if they will repent I will spare them.” the message was now, “they have refused to repent so they will be swept off.” Individually, people like Mormon could be righteous and have their eternal salvation assured but they could not hope for a future for their people.
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