In contrast to the rest of the Nephites, Mormon acknowledged Moroni's righteousness and could confidently recommend him to God. How wonderful would it be if Mormon would do the same for us? Yet, in a way, a temple recommend is the same thing. It signifies that the Bishop and Stake President are saying, in effect, I recommend thee unto God.
Still, the greatest recommend we can receive is the one which comes from Jehovah, Saying: Father, behold the sufferings and death of him who did no sin, in whom thou wast well pleased; behold the blood of thy Son which was shed, the blood of him whom thou gavest that thyself might be glorified; wherefore, Father, spare these my brethren that believe on my name, that they may come unto me and have everlasting life (DC 45:4-5, italics added). We ought to live our lives such that we may confidently look forward to the time when we hear the Savior use these words in recommending us to the Father.