Moroni 8
Mormon sends a beautiful letter to his son, Moroni. I love his salutation in verses 2&3. I remember reading this when Chase was on his mission and I had the feelings that Mormon must have felt when he wrote them. I was not nearly as eloquent in writing them, however.
Mormon had heard they were baptizing little children and corrected him in this error. If God is unchangeable and no respecter of persons, to baptize those who are unable to repent and know no sin is an abomination and mockery.
The point I want to focus on however, is Mormon's firmness in delivering the message. Of course, you don't want to offend, but he is unafraid of this possibility. He says, “Behold, I speak with boldness, having authority from God; and I fear not what man can do; for perfect love casteth out all fear.” When we love someone who is doing wrong, it is our duty to correct. It was Mormon's perfect love and authority from God to do so in this instance. What authority do we have as members of the church? As a leader over a group? Over a family that is grown and gone? Are we under obligation to correct those who are offending God? According to Mormon, if our love is perfect, it would seem to be the case. Do we try too hard to be politically correct, aiming to please man when it is our Heavenly Father we need to fear? These are questions to give serious thought as we perform our duties as leaders and parents.
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