Besides being a great offensive strategist, Chief Captain
Moroni developed his defenses with equal skill. As war
with Amalickiah continued, he rebuilt weakened cities and threw up earthen
mounds to surround his forts. He stayed
one step ahead of the enemy. Elder
Packer has recently given us council regarding how to survive in enemy
territory. Foremost is prayer. Repentance must be frequent. The Holy Ghost must be our constant
companion.
In my recent visit to
South Carolina, a new convert in Michelle’s ward said that she was most
grateful for her “Holy Companion” that she said “walks with me everywhere I go.” I was very touched by her sweet southern
accent as she said the words. The Holy
Ghost touched my heart and testified that He is indeed our “Holy Companion” and
like all good companions he loves us, cares for us, ministers to our needs,
provides advice and counsel, warns us, testifies of truth, and redirects our
paths when we stray from the truth. Elder
Packer said, “Discovering how the Holy Ghost operates in your life is the quest
of a lifetime. Once you have made that
discovery for yourself, you can live in enemy territory and not be deceived or
destroyed. No member of this Church—and that
means each of you—will ever make a serious mistake without first being warned
by the promptings of the Holy Ghost.” (Religious Educator, vol. 13, #3, 2112, pp. 1-11)
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