Moroni 7-10 Moroni's Final Testimony

Moroni 7:1-19 How to judge between good and evil

Moroni, still alive and still possessing room on the plates, elects to finish his record with two letters from his father, Mormon. Mormon says that it is as easy to judge between good and evil as it is to judge between light and dark (see verse 15). What keys does Mormon give us to help us discern between good and evil? What is the light by which we should judge? (See verse 18.)

Moroni 7:20-48 How to lay hold upon every good thing

In the first half of Moroni 7, Mormon explained how to judge between good and evil. Now he will explain how, after having discerned that something is good, a person might hold on to good things. In verses 20-36, Mormon explains the relationship between faith, repentance, and miracles. What is that relationship? In verses 37-48, he explains the relationship between faith, hope and charity. What is that relationship? Moroni has seen the destruction of his people and recorded the destruction of the Jaredites. Why would he feel it was important for us to read the words of his father?

Moroni 8:1-30 Little Children Are Alive in Christ

Have students read these verses looking for the words “little children”. What does Mormon teach us concerning baptism and little children? According to verses 20-28, what is the danger of accepting the doctrine that little children must be baptized? Moroni has seen the destruction of his people and recorded the destruction of the Jaredites. Why would he feel it was important for us to read the words of his father?

Moroni 9:1-26 The Sufferings of the Unfaithful

Mormon says he cannot speak favorably to God concerning the Lamanites (see verse 21). Have students read verses 1-20 and list the reasons why Mormon would not desire to do this. What do we see about us today that would cause Mormon to say the same thing about us? According to Mormon’s counsel to Moroni in verses 21-26, what can we do so that prophets would feel like they could “recommend us to God”?

Moroni 10:1-34 Moroni’s Final Testimony

In these verses Moroni explains: 1) How to know the truth, 2) The gifts of the Spirit, 3) The relationship between faith, hope and charity (and this is the third time he has done it), 4) Why we should not deny the power of Christ. Have students find what Moroni said on these four subjects. Remind them of Moroni’s background and understanding. Why would a man who has watched and recorded the destruction of two civilizations remind us of these four things? How can understanding these four things keep our families and communities from destruction?