Moroni Security

I train a lot. But I must balance my physical security fortification with spiritual fortifying. As I was thinking of more spiritual things I was reading today in Alma. I love the war chapters. I think we can learn much about personal and family security from Moroni. I'd like to review for you Alma 48:11-16 and see how it relates to us today. Let's go a verse at a time. 11 And Moroni was a strong and a mighty man; he was a man of a perfect understanding; yea, a man that did not delight in bloodshed; a man whose soul did joy in the liberty and the freedom of his country, and his brethren from bondage and slavery; Most of us joy in liberty and freedom. We should not "delight in bloodshed" but regret having to defend yourself with lethal force. 12 Yea, a man whose heart did swell with thanksgiving to his God, for the many privileges and blessings which he bestowed upon his people; a man who did labor exceedingly for the welfare and safety of his people. We should always be grateful to our Heavenly Father for the freedom and liberty we have. We should do our best to be involved in peacefully keeping our country free. We should work within the law to keep our gun rights as much as possible. In my opinion joining the NRA is the least we can do. They don't always make me happy, but the NRA makes a difference in gun rights. 13 Yea, and he was a man who was firm in the faith of Christ, and he had sworn with an oath to defend his people, his rights, and his country, and his religion, even to the loss of his blood. Moroni was not a follower of Christ in name only. He was firm in his faith. Those of us who have taken an oath to defend our country should abide by that oath whether you are serving active duty, reserve, or civilian. We should remain firm in our faith because the safety we enjoy from no war or crime in our lives comes from our Heavenly Father. 14 Now the Nephites were taught to defend themselves against their enemies, even to the shedding of blood if it were necessary; yea, and they were also taught never to give an offense, yea, and never to raise the sword except it were against an enemy, except it were to preserve their lives. Next time a pacifist tells you it isn=t necessary to defend yourself, tell them the Nephites were taught that they should. Never start it but you can finish it. Train hard. 15 And this was their faith, that by so doing God would prosper them in the land, or in other words, if they were faithful in keeping the commandments of God that he would prosper them in the land; yea, warn them to flee, or to prepare for war, according to their danger; If you live worthy of the Spirit you will know what to do to defend yourself or your family. God will help you after all you can do. 16 And also, that God would make it known unto them whither they should go to defend themselves against their enemies, and by so doing, the Lord would deliver them; and this was the faith of Moroni, and his heart did glory in it; not in the shedding of blood but in doing good, in preserving his people, yea, in keeping the commandments of God, yea, and resisting iniquity. Where does your glory lie? Are you doing your best to live right, keep covenants and commandments, and resist iniquity? Are you being a good neighbor, husband/wife, church member, and good citizen? Moroni did not fall into this understanding of his faith. He worked at it through building his belief and testimony of Christ. He also did not just magically become a warrior. He prepared, trained, and then answered the call to lead. He was not wishy-washy in his training and preparation, he worked at that too. He was ready to go into battle, are you? Do you understand the enemy whether it be the enemy of good or human evil? Do you know what needs to be done to defend your life and the lives of others? Do you practice this? I think Moroni was resolute in faith and in his warriorship. If you can answer all these questions, and if the above describes you, then you are living Moroni security. A recap: 1.Delight in freedom and liberty, not bloodshed 2.Being grateful for our liberty 3.Be firm in your faith and resolute in your defense 4.Do you understand the importance of training and knowing when to walk away (or NOT to draw your weapon)? 5.Learn how the Spirit works in your life and live worthy of that Spirit 6.Faith is more important than fear. Having faith and the Spirit will cap off your defense training. By these principles we too can be like unto Moroni. We can live by Moroni security. Semper Paratus Check 6 Burn