“Baptized with Fire and with the Holy Ghost; So Great a Miracle Among the Lamanites”

Ed J. Pinegar, Richard J. Allen

Moroni quotes evidence from missionary experiences in the sacred record to confirm the power of faith. Alma and Amulek have been sustained in their preaching through the strength of their faith. Nephi and Lehi, the sons of Helaman, have great success among the Lamanites through faith. Similarly, Ammon and the sons of Mosiah are greatly blessed in their service on behalf of others. Faith is not just a personal blessing: it can allow us to bring great blessings to others as we exercise our faith with a sincere desire to act in charity. Consider what Moroni himself is doing in the process of conveying these very words to us, his modern-day readers. He is acting on faith in the consummation of his divine mandate as keeper of the records—and his faith prompts him to recall exemplary precedents recorded on the plates. This act of faith blesses his readers. We can follow his example in the exercise of our own faith. We can gather wisdom in faith and share it with our families and associates. Thereby we will be blessed and they will be blessed.

Commentaries and Insights on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 2

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