“I Did Stand As an Idle Witness”
In characterizing himself as an idle zones, Mormon is not saying that he was indolent or inactive when it came to his prophetic responsibilities. Another meaning of the word idle is “unused.” Mormon’s warnings and preachings were left “idle” or “unused’ by his people. Even though they would not heed his teachings, he stood and stands as a witness to their being warned by the Lord and to their wilful rebellion.”
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