Peace Power

Isaiah said, “The work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever” (Isaiah 32:17).
That peace is also promised in the revelations in which the Lord declares, “If ye are prepared ye shall not fear” (D&C 38:30).


I've been watching the news and trying to keep up with the chaos and corruption in the world. I am surprised at the level of anti freedom activities in our country among other things like the growing immorality, increased animalism in our culture and the acceptance of all of this. I've gotten a little worried (or a lot, really) wondering why others don't seem to notice.

So when I read these two scriptures, I thought about the feelings that I was having while thinking about all of the problems that are going on. I have been thinking that it's good to be active in protecting our freedoms like Captain Moroni. It's good to know what is going on and ask questions like Moroni and other great warriors when Pahoran was in trouble. (http://scriptures.lds.org/en/alma/59)

I also realize that nothing is more powerful than righteous "warriors". People who focus on living righteously and seek peace not to hurt or harm or control their fellow human beings, their brothers and sisters.

A description of Moroni: "19 But behold, this was not the desire of Moroni; he did not delight^• in murder or bloodshed, but he delighted in the saving of his people from destruction; and for this cause he might not bring upon him injustice, he would not fall upon the Lamanites and destroy them in their drunkenness."
and more about Moroni: "11 And Moroni was a strong^• and a mighty man; he was a man of a perfect understanding^•; 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;

12 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 welfare^• and safety of his people.

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

14 Now the Nephites were taught to defend themselves against their enemies, even to the shedding of blood if it were necessary; yea, and they were also taught never^• to give an offense, yea, and never to raise the sword except it were against an enemy, except it were to preserve their lives.

15 And this was their faith^•, that by so doing God would prosper^• them in the land, or in other words, if they were faithful in keeping the commandments of God that he would prosper them in the land; yea, warn them to flee, or to prepare for war, according to their danger;

16 And also, that God would make it known unto them whither^• they should go to defend themselves against their enemies, and by so doing, the Lord would deliver them; and this was the faith of Moroni, and his heart did glory in it; not in the shedding^• of blood but in doing good, in preserving his people, yea, in keeping the commandments of God, yea, and resisting iniquity.

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

18 Behold, he was a man like unto Ammon^•, the son of Mosiah, yea, and even the other sons of Mosiah, yea, and also Alma and his sons, for they were all men of God.

19 Now behold, Helaman and his brethren were no less serviceable^• unto the people than was Moroni; for they did preach the word of God, and they did baptize unto repentance all men whosoever would hearken unto their words.

20 And thus they went forth, and the people did humble themselves because of their words, insomuch that they were highly favored^• of the Lord, and thus they were free from wars and contentions among themselves. . ."(http://scriptures.lds.org/en/alma/48)

What is the power? Where does the peace come from? Where is their strength?
Faith, Scripture reading, Prayer
They stay humble and serve others.
They trust the Lord.
They love their friends AND enemies

The Gospel is peace. It's a way of life.

And, if we need to be prepared and we study, pray, serve others fast and learn, we'll be prepared for the things ahead. We'll know what to do and we'll be able to do it. After all, the Lord wouldn't give us something we can't handle, right? (Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Nephi 3:7)

Looks like a great time to dive into the patterns of the Book of Mormon one more time!