December 16, 2010

Tonight I read Alma 60 which is a scathing letter that Moroni writes to Pahoran, unloading on him all of his frustrations about the apparent neglectfulness of the government. There are a handful of times where Moroni condemns Pahoran and calls him to repentance. I am anxious to read the next chapter which is Pahoran's response. If I remember correctly, he actually is not to blame as Moroni has so assumed, and in spite of the false accusations against him, he is very gracious and forward in his response to Moroni. It seems to me that Moroni is a very passionate person. He seeks to do righteousness and to fight for freedom, and it seems that he assumes anyone who does not share his same fervor is in need of repentance. Again, this letter adds to the collection of "interesting" responses of Moroni that I have been noticing this time through my reading. I have been quick to judge and made assumptions about another before that were completely non-justified, although at the time I express my feelings about the matter, I am certain I am right. I have learned, through my experience, to not assume anything, but to first take time to listen and to understand another. I know I have avoided saying things I'd regret, or hurting another's feelings that way. I do think it's important to speak our mind and to stand up for righteousness, but it's just as important to get the whole picture first before assuming another is to blame or is being wicked.