Moroni was "exceedingly wroth because of the stubbornness of those people whom he had labored with so much diligence to preserve" (14). There was a fraction of the Nephites who proposed to alter the law to "overthrow the free government and to establish a king of their land" (5). But it was "settled by the voice of the people" and they came in favor of the chief judge system (7). This was a critical time for such contentions because the Lamanites were preparing for war against them and since the king-men were not happy with the people's decision, they were happy in their hearts and refused to take up arms in defense of their country (9, 13). No wonder he was upset!
He asked for permission for "power to compel those dissenters to defend their country or to put them to death. For it was his first care to put an end to such contentions and dissensions among the people; for behold, this had been hitherto a cause of all their destruction. And it came to pass that it was granted according to the voice of the people" (15-16).
We too need to put in order ourselves and our own lives to adequately prepare. Not just as a people, but individually. For example, I need to focus on myself. I have faults that I am trying to overcome. I'm not perfect. But I should repent and try to become better. Then I can become more and more prepared for events in life.
No comments:
Post a Comment