What parting words could a prophet give that might leave the desired final emphasis after a lifetime of faithful service? President Thomas S. Monson provided important words pertinent to the reading of The Book of Mormon in his second and final talk in the April 2017 General Conference, a talk that might well be his final one to the church as a whole: “This morning I speak about the power of the Book of Mormon and the critical need we have as members of this Church to study, ponder, and apply its teachings in our lives. The importance of having a firm and sure testimony of the Book of Mormon cannot be overstated. My dear associates in the work of the Lord, I implore each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the Book of Mormon each day. As we do so, we will be in a position to hear the voice of the Spirit, to resist temptation, to overcome doubt and fear, and to receive heaven’s help in our lives.” Moroni shared a similar final message in the last chapter he wrote in The Book of Mormon, reflecting an almost identical emphasis:
Moroni 10:2 And I seal up these records, after I have spoken a few words by way of exhortation unto you.
3 Behold, I would exhort you that when ye shall read these things, if it be wisdom in God that ye should read them, that ye would remember how merciful the Lord hath been unto the children of men, from the creation of Adam even down until the time that ye shall receive these things, and ponder it in your hearts.
LESSON LEARNED: Final messages from prophets both past and present are pertinent ones, and often pertain to a faithful study of The Book of Mormon.
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