This was a great discussion. The idea of our growth and progress continuing for the duration of our mortal life was a great reminder that there is much for me to strive for…and I should be patient with myself and others as we strive to become more charitable…like our Savior. Also loved some of the stories you shared that help us know you both better…podcasters are real too Thank you.
I love that you mention Moroni's fondness for Ether, being that they were in similar positions. It makes me think about Joseph Smith and his fondness for Peter, for similar reasons. I find that when you are in a calling in the church, especially leadership positions, you tend to gravitate towards and grow a fondness for those in similar callings. In the case of prophets, and those in the "last man standing" situations, they don't have anyone alive that completely understands the mantle they have or what they really have to deal with. In those cases, even 2000 years apart, a fondness and companionship grows for those who have shared a similar calling and responsibility in the past.
Great are the words of Moroni. I love reading that Moroni wrote about his insecurities. I think it was as he was reading, recording and pondering Ether's writings (Ether 12:3-5), he had a really introspective moment and his own weaknesses came to the forefront of his mind. In verse 24, He got caught up in comparing his writing to those of the ancient prophets, including those from the Brother of Jared. Moroni had concerns that because of his perceived weakness in writing, that the Gentiles so many years later would read his words and laugh and mock. He took his concerns to the Lord. He poured out his heart to the Lord and humbled himself before the Lord and was taught. In humility came a great sermon about weakness and faith and charity given throughout the rest of the chapter. When things get hard, and your weaknesses are forefront in your life, as were Moroni's, don't take your concerns to those with negative attitudes with similar problems. There usually is no growth when you do that. Instead, take your concerns to the Lord, in humility as Moroni did. Then, let the Lord bless you with comfort, knowledge, wisdom and strength. When we humble ourselves before the Lord, and have faith in him, the mysteries of God become revealed to us. The Lord wants to reveal his mysteries to us. He is excited to teach us and expound to us, but we need to be in a place to listen. We can't do that when our thoughts become muddled with negativity and pride.
There really is something about seeing someone else do amazing work that makes us wonder about ourselves. We seem to not be able to see ourselves accurately.
@TheScripturesAreReal the funny thing is, I bet those writers that he compared himself to would probably say the same thing about Moroni. How does one stay humble while acknowledging the good we do? How do we accept praise without letting it go to our heads? How do we let go of the desire to be seen of men?
This was a great discussion. The idea of our growth and progress continuing for the duration of our mortal life was a great reminder that there is much for me to strive for…and I should be patient with myself and others as we strive to become more charitable…like our Savior. Also loved some of the stories you shared that help us know you both better…podcasters are real too Thank you.
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I love that you mention Moroni's fondness for Ether, being that they were in similar positions. It makes me think about Joseph Smith and his fondness for Peter, for similar reasons. I find that when you are in a calling in the church, especially leadership positions, you tend to gravitate towards and grow a fondness for those in similar callings. In the case of prophets, and those in the "last man standing" situations, they don't have anyone alive that completely understands the mantle they have or what they really have to deal with. In those cases, even 2000 years apart, a fondness and companionship grows for those who have shared a similar calling and responsibility in the past.
I think you are so right. There is a special bond between these two.
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Great are the words of Moroni. I love reading that Moroni wrote about his insecurities.
I think it was as he was reading, recording and pondering Ether's writings (Ether 12:3-5), he had a really introspective moment and his own weaknesses came to the forefront of his mind. In verse 24, He got caught up in comparing his writing to those of the ancient prophets, including those from the Brother of Jared. Moroni had concerns that because of his perceived weakness in writing, that the Gentiles so many years later would read his words and laugh and mock. He took his concerns to the Lord. He poured out his heart to the Lord and humbled himself before the Lord and was taught. In humility came a great sermon about weakness and faith and charity given throughout the rest of the chapter.
When things get hard, and your weaknesses are forefront in your life, as were Moroni's, don't take your concerns to those with negative attitudes with similar problems. There usually is no growth when you do that. Instead, take your concerns to the Lord, in humility as Moroni did. Then, let the Lord bless you with comfort, knowledge, wisdom and strength.
When we humble ourselves before the Lord, and have faith in him, the mysteries of God become revealed to us. The Lord wants to reveal his mysteries to us. He is excited to teach us and expound to us, but we need to be in a place to listen. We can't do that when our thoughts become muddled with negativity and pride.
There really is something about seeing someone else do amazing work that makes us wonder about ourselves. We seem to not be able to see ourselves accurately.
@TheScripturesAreReal the funny thing is, I bet those writers that he compared himself to would probably say the same thing about Moroni.
How does one stay humble while acknowledging the good we do? How do we accept praise without letting it go to our heads? How do we let go of the desire to be seen of men?