December 21, 2010

I read Alma 62:1-11 which is about Moroni going to the aid of Pahoran and raising the standard of liberty along the way. He gathered more men along the way and when he met up with Pahoran all their men together were very strong and they succeeded in regaining control over Zarahemla, against their own people, the "kingmen" who had rebelled and taken control of the city. What I find fascinating about this story is how much freedom is valued and how it literally was against the law to deny your freedom, punishable by death. Comparing that to our day, I wonder how many people today would fall under that category of those who are denying their freedom. I think people do it in a more subtle way today. I, for one, am very grateful for the freedom I have. I am grateful to live in the country I live in and to have the freedom to worship how I wish. I want to teach my children to have respect and honor for their freedom, just like Moroni did with his standard of liberty. I want to be involved in my community affairs to help give back and do my part to contribute and help maintain the freedoms I enjoy.