Moroni’s Final Testimony to the World

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In his final words, Moroni poignantly warns and counsels us on several items:

  1. He warns us that if the time comes when we do not have the power and gifts of God, our state will be one of serious unbelief (see Moroni 10:24–26).
  2. He reminds us that he will stand as a witness at the bar of judgment, testifying of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon (see v. 27; compare this with Nephi’s words in 2 Nephi 33:11, 15).
  3. He exhorts us to come unto Christ and lay hold of every good thing so that we can put on the “beautiful garments” of righteousness (see D&C 82:14) and the strength of priesthood power (see D&C 113:8), and no more be confounded (see Moroni 10:30–31; compare this exhortation with Nephi’s final exhortation in 2 Nephi 33:10).
  4. He declares that we can only be perfected in Christ and that we must deny ourselves of all ungodliness (see Moroni 10:32).
  5. He promises that if we love God with all of our heart, might, mind, and strength, then His grace is sufficient to make us perfect (see v. 32).
  6. He promises that through the grace and power of God, but dependent upon our willingness to demonstrate good works, we are sanctified through the atoning blood of the Savior and cleansed completely from sin (see v. 33).

Book of Mormon Student Manual (1996 Edition)

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