Neal A. Maxwell said: “…we must always realize that in a perfect church filled with imperfect people, there are bound to be some miscommunications at times. A noteworthy example occurred in ancient American Israel. Moroni wrote two times to Pahoran complaining of neglect because much-needed reinforcements did not arrive. Moroni used harsh language, accusing the governor of the land, Pahoran, of sitting on his throne in a state of ‘thoughtless stupor.’ Pahoran soon made a very patriotic reply, explaining why he could not do what Moroni wanted. Though censured, Pahoran was not angry; he even praised Moroni for ‘the greatness of your heart.’
Hugh Nibley: “The church is a training school in which everyone is there for the training. So don't waste time criticizing the authorities."
Brigham Young said: "He who takes offense when no offense is intended is a fool, and he who takes offense when offense IS intended is usually a fool."
For Kids:
Click here to watch video of Captain Moroni and Pahoran
Food for Thought: Spiritual Lessons from the War Chapters (Bytheway)
Chapter 58 – God Will Visit the Faithful with Assurances
- God will visit us with assurances when we’re under-supplied.
- There is no substitute for faith combined with work.
Chapter 59 – Better to Prepare and Prevent than Repair and Repent
- It’s better to prepare and prevent than to repair and repent.
- Nephite wickedness caused the Nephites more problems than Lamanite aggression.
Chapter 60 – Cleanse the Inner Vessel
- Cleanse the Inner Vessel
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