Like Captain Moroni

  "Yea, verily, verily I say unto you, if all men had been, and were, and ever would be, like unto ^aMoroni, behold, the very powers of hell would have been shaken forever; yea, the ^bdevil would never have power over the hearts of the children of men."
Alma 48:17

If you didn't already know this about me, you should know that one of my absolute favorite heroes from the Book of Mormon is the awesome Captain Moroni. Appointed as a chief captain over the Nephite army at the age of 25, he followed the example of the prophet and led his army in righteousness for the liberty of his country. In my opinion, he is one of the greatest examples of being Christ-like that I know. I strive every day to be compared to him, but even more so, like Christ. As I was studying his story in the Book of Mormon, I was inspired yet again. But what are the traits that make him so inspiring? Here are just a few of my favorites:
  "And Moroni was a ^astrong and a mighty man; he was a man of a perfect ^bunderstanding; yea, a man that did not delight in bloodshed; a man whose soul did joy in the liberty and the freedom of his country, and his brethren from bondage and slavery;

  Yea, a man whose heart did swell with thanksgiving to his God, for the many privileges and blessings which he bestowed upon his people; a man who did labor exceedingly for the ^awelfare and safety of his people.

  Yea, and he was a man who was firm in the faith of Christ, and he had ^asworn with an oath to defend his people, his rights, and his country, and his religion, even to the loss of his blood."

Alma 48:11-13

 

There are so many great examples of faith, courage, and hope in the scriptures. As we study them, we can come to learn to be better disciples of Jesus Christ and better children of God. Who is your favorite hero in the scriptures? How do they inspire you?