Tag: Alma
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Acting decisively
Once Pahoran made Moroni aware of the true situation and that he was committed to the difficult course of action that Moroni had suggested, Moroni worked with him without reservation and took the necessary steps even though they severely depleted his resources to maintain his holds. When he knew what needed to be done he…
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Moroni didn’t try tact
When Moroni began to realize the scope of the Nephite problems he was forceful and direct with Pahoran rather than being tactful. I don’t think we should avoid tact but we shouldn’t nibble at massive problems. We have to start hacking until they become manageable. That requires some understanding of how and where to attack…
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Before Moroni knew the problem
Moroni worked his hardest to deal with the Lamanites despite the insufficient support he was receiving. He did so without complaint and with all his faculties. When he heard of the success of Helaman he removed and applied that joy to bolster his hope and increase his efforts to gain similar success in his party…
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I want to be a man like unto Moroni
Notice that Moroni continued to do what he needed to do even when he didn’t receive the support that he knew he deserved. Also notice that Moroni was willing to stop and cleanse the inner vessel when he became aware of the extent of the internal issues. He was willing to censure Pahoran publicly over…
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Righteous fathers
In seeking to identify the patterns of righteous father’s I read of Lehi, Alma, Alma the younger, Helaman (the father of Nephi and Lehi, not the son of Alma), and Mormon. Consistently these father’s set a good example for their children and taught them the doctrine. They encouraged them in righteousness and admonished then when…
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Sharing sacred stories
Why did Alma share his conversion story with Helaman but not with Shiblon when he was speaking to each of them? If one were righteous and the other not it would make more sense but as both were righteous I wonder why the difference in teaching on that story. I also wonder why Alma went…
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What direction should I grow?
The flatness in my prayers and scripture study comes from a lack of questions. The lack of questions come partly from having no idea of what direction and in what areas I should be seeking to grow.
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Reaching beyond my calling
Alma desired to be able to declare the gospel to the entire world but he realized that he was wishing for more than the Lord desired for him to do. I to want to serve the Lord without limitation although I suspect that my desire isn’t completely like Alma’s. I still see the possibility that…
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High Priests
I think it is important to distinguish between those who have been ordained to be high priests and those who have qualified themselves to be high priests even if they have not yet been called and ordained. All elders hold the same Melchizedek priesthood as high priests therefore they have no need to strive for…
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How do we choose priesthood instructors
From what I can see the keys are too look for those who are just and have the Spirit in their lives.