Below are the quotes that were used in the video.
President Russell M. Nelson: “One of the Hebraic meanings of the word Israel is “let God prevail.” Thus the very name of Israel refers to a person who is willing to let God prevail in his or her life. That concept stirs my soul! …
“When your greatest desire is to let God prevail, to be part of Israel, so many decisions become easier. So many issues become nonissues! You know how best to groom yourself. You know what to watch and read, where to spend your time, and with whom to associate. You know what you want to accomplish. You know the kind of person you really want to become.” (Russell M. Nelson, “Let God Prevail,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2020, 92, 94)
Bishop Vaughn J. Featherstone: “We are all born to be kings in the kingdom of God. Our Father is a king, and just as the king’s son was exposed to every vile and perverted thing in this life, so you will be exposed to much of the filth and degradation of our generation.” (“The King’s Son,” New Era, November 1975).
McConkie, Millet, and Top: “And yet coming to this earth through a peculiar lineage involves much more than boasting of a blessing: it entails bearing a burden. “Once we know who we are,’ Elder Russell M. Nelson said, “and the royal lineage of which we are a part, our actions and directions in life will be more appropriate to our inheritance’ ("Thanks for the Covenant," 1988 89 BYU Devotional and Fireside Speeches, p. 59).” (McConkie, Millet, and Top, Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, vol. 4, p. 237 8).
President Russell M. Nelson: "“In contemplating the privilege of speaking to you, I have considered various options. I could try to entertain you. Certainly you deserve to be entertained, but others on the program are more capable, and I commend them for their contributions tonight. Or I could paint a flowery picture of commendation and praise. Certainly you have earned that, and more.
“If I could have the desire of my heart, I would give each of you a gift--not one that might become tarnished or threadbare with time, but one that would endure forever! If I could grant from me to you the gift of new vision, it would provide insights infinitely more valuable than entertainment or praise.”
“I shall speak of divine covenants …” (COVENANTS AND SIGNS, Kearns Seminary Graduation, May 19, 1985).
Mormon wants us to know:
Elder L. Tom Perry: “All that sustained Moroni is the faith that the Lord would preserve him long enough to complete the record and the knowledge that someday that record would be found by one chosen of the Lord. He realized that the record would be a voice of warning to nations of the consequences of turning away from the teachings of the Lord.
“It is from the depths of his heart that Moroni cries out to those who will eventually receive this record. He wants to spare those who read his account the heartache and misery that come from disobedience to God's laws.” (Living With Enthusiasm, p. 63 - 64)
President Gordon B. Hinckley: “Who can sense the depth of his pain, the poignant loneliness that constantly overshadowed him as he moved about, a fugitive relentlessly hunted by his enemies? For how long he actually was alone we do not know, but the record would indicate that it was for a considerable period. His conversation was prayer to the Lord. His companion was the Holy Spirit. There were occasions when the Three Nephites ministered to him. But with all of this, there is an element of terrible tragedy in the life of this man who became a lonely wanderer.” (Heroes From the Book of Mormon, p. 197).
Moroni's prophecies contained in the last three books within the Book of Mormon:
“It is significant to note how many prophecies are directly related to Moroni's continued service in the last days.” (H. Dohl Peterson in Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate, Jr., eds., Fourth Nephi through Moroni: From Zion to Destruction Provo: BYU Religious Studies Center, 1995, 240-241.)
Moroni’s intended final words are to those who:
“… in a powerful, logical, and forceful manner he outlines the major teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ and indicates why all men must understand and apply these principles if they are to find the peace and happiness they desire. He says the gospel is not restricted to a chosen few, but is available “unto all, even unto the ends of the earth.’ (Mormon 9:21.)” (Daniel Ludlow, A Companion to Your Study of the Book of Mormon, p. 307)
Idea for teaching:
“When your greatest desire is to let God prevail, to be part of Israel, so many decisions become easier. So many issues become nonissues! You know how best to groom yourself. You know what to watch and read, where to spend your time, and with whom to associate. You know what you want to accomplish. You know the kind of person you really want to become.” (Russell M. Nelson, “Let God Prevail,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2020, 92, 94)
Bishop Vaughn J. Featherstone: “We are all born to be kings in the kingdom of God. Our Father is a king, and just as the king’s son was exposed to every vile and perverted thing in this life, so you will be exposed to much of the filth and degradation of our generation.” (“The King’s Son,” New Era, November 1975).
McConkie, Millet, and Top: “And yet coming to this earth through a peculiar lineage involves much more than boasting of a blessing: it entails bearing a burden. “Once we know who we are,’ Elder Russell M. Nelson said, “and the royal lineage of which we are a part, our actions and directions in life will be more appropriate to our inheritance’ ("Thanks for the Covenant," 1988 89 BYU Devotional and Fireside Speeches, p. 59).” (McConkie, Millet, and Top, Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, vol. 4, p. 237 8).
President Russell M. Nelson: "“In contemplating the privilege of speaking to you, I have considered various options. I could try to entertain you. Certainly you deserve to be entertained, but others on the program are more capable, and I commend them for their contributions tonight. Or I could paint a flowery picture of commendation and praise. Certainly you have earned that, and more.
“If I could have the desire of my heart, I would give each of you a gift--not one that might become tarnished or threadbare with time, but one that would endure forever! If I could grant from me to you the gift of new vision, it would provide insights infinitely more valuable than entertainment or praise.”
“I shall speak of divine covenants …” (COVENANTS AND SIGNS, Kearns Seminary Graduation, May 19, 1985).
Mormon wants us to know:
- “…ye that ye are of the house of Israel.” (Mormon 7:2)
- “…ye are numbered among the people of the first covenant (Mormon 7:10)
- “…come to repentance.” (Mormon 7:3)
- “…lay down your weapons of war.” (Mormon 7:4)
- “…come to the knowledge of your fathers.” (Mormon 7:5)
- “…believe in Jesus Christ.” (Mormon 7:5)
Elder L. Tom Perry: “All that sustained Moroni is the faith that the Lord would preserve him long enough to complete the record and the knowledge that someday that record would be found by one chosen of the Lord. He realized that the record would be a voice of warning to nations of the consequences of turning away from the teachings of the Lord.
“It is from the depths of his heart that Moroni cries out to those who will eventually receive this record. He wants to spare those who read his account the heartache and misery that come from disobedience to God's laws.” (Living With Enthusiasm, p. 63 - 64)
President Gordon B. Hinckley: “Who can sense the depth of his pain, the poignant loneliness that constantly overshadowed him as he moved about, a fugitive relentlessly hunted by his enemies? For how long he actually was alone we do not know, but the record would indicate that it was for a considerable period. His conversation was prayer to the Lord. His companion was the Holy Spirit. There were occasions when the Three Nephites ministered to him. But with all of this, there is an element of terrible tragedy in the life of this man who became a lonely wanderer.” (Heroes From the Book of Mormon, p. 197).
Moroni's prophecies contained in the last three books within the Book of Mormon:
- No one shall have the plates to get financial gain even though the plates contain a considerable amount of gold (Mormon 8:14).
- Whoever brings the plates to light will be blessed of the Lord (vv 14, 15).
- The golden plates shall be brought out of darkness and will shine forth by the power of God (v 26).
- In the day the plates are revealed it will be taught that miracles are done away (v 26).
- The plates shall come as one will speak from the dead (v 26). •The era in which the plates will come forth will be troubled by secret combinations and works of darkness (v 27).
- The book will come forth at a time that the power of God is denied (v 28).
- Churches will be defiled because of pride (v 28).
- Church leaders and teachers will envy those who belong to their churches (Mormon 8:28, 37).
- There will be great destruction, e.g. fires, tempests and vapors of smoke, in foreign lands (v 29).
- There will be wars and rumors of wars and earthquakes in divers locations (v 30).
- There will be great pollutions upon the face of the earth, e.g., murders, robbing, lying, deceivings, whoredoms, and all manner of abominations. It will be taught that God will uphold such at the last day (v 31).
- Sins will be forgiven for money (v 32).
- Very fine apparel will be a mark of the day because of pride and all manner of iniquities (v 36).
- Every church has become polluted because of pride (v 36).
- They love their money, substance, fine apparel and the adorning of their churches more than they love the poor and they needy, the sick and afflicted (v 37).
- When the Lord comes, the earth shall be rolled as a scroll and the elements shall melt with fervent heat (9:2).
- "This is a choice land, and whatsoever nation shall possess it shall be free from bondage . . . captivity, and from all other nations . . . if they will serve the God of the land, who is Jesus Christ . . ." (Ether 2:12).
- The future translator (Joseph Smith) may be privileged to "show the plates unto those who shall assist to bring forth this work" (5:1 5). Three witnesses shall be shown the plates by the power of God (vv 1-5).
- Three sets of witnesses, the three witnesses, the eight witnesses, and the Godhead, shall all stand as a testimony against the world at the last day who reject this work (v 4).
- Whatever nation shall uphold secret combinations until they get power and gain and spread over that nation shall be destroyed (8:22).
- Moroni prophesied of a specific wicked combination in the last days that would attempt to overthrow the freedom of all lands. It will bring to pass destruction (Ether 8:25).
- The Lamanites shall receive the Holy Ghost (Moroni 10:1-7).
- Moroni shall be at the judgment bar of God where God shall ask the world's inhabitants,
- "Did I not declare my words unto you, which were written by this man?" (Moroni 10:27).
“It is significant to note how many prophecies are directly related to Moroni's continued service in the last days.” (H. Dohl Peterson in Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate, Jr., eds., Fourth Nephi through Moroni: From Zion to Destruction Provo: BYU Religious Studies Center, 1995, 240-241.)
Moroni’s intended final words are to those who:
- “Do not believe in Christ” (Mormon 9:1).
- “Deny the revelations of God” (Mormon 9:7).
- Say God “can do no miracles” (Mormon 9:15). •
- Have belief but “dwindle in unbelief” (Mormon 9:20).
- “and depart from the right way” (Mormon 9:20).
“… in a powerful, logical, and forceful manner he outlines the major teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ and indicates why all men must understand and apply these principles if they are to find the peace and happiness they desire. He says the gospel is not restricted to a chosen few, but is available “unto all, even unto the ends of the earth.’ (Mormon 9:21.)” (Daniel Ludlow, A Companion to Your Study of the Book of Mormon, p. 307)
Idea for teaching:
- Follow Moroni’s pattern in teaching those who don’t believe or who have departed “from the right way.”
- Provide Eternal Perspective.
- Teach the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Encourage.
- Encourage to act.
- Encourage to believe.
- Remind of promises made to the righteous.