Attention all Bishops, Branch Presidents, Stake Presidents,
Quorum and Auxiliary Leaders: The
Nephite General Handbook of Instructions is found in Moroni Chapter 6. And it would be a good supplement to our
current Handbooks. After laying out the
requirements to receive someone unto baptism, we’re told in verse 4 why their
names were put onto a record of members – so they would be remembered and
nourished by other members, “to keep them in the right way, to keep them
continually watchful unto prayer, relying alone upon the merits of Christ, who
was the author and the finisher of their faith.”
What was the purpose of their Sacrament Meetings? See verses 5 and 6 where we read that they
met to remember the Lord Jesus through partaking of the sacrament and “to fast
and pray and to speak one with another concerning the welfare of their souls.”
The Nephites did not allow iniquity to flourish among
them. In verses 7 & 8 we find that
they dealt with iniquity head on and with fairness.
Their meetings were directed by the power of the
Spirit. Leaders listened and obeyed, and
I’m certain the people were blessed (see v. 9).
Moroni 6 is the ultimate “how-to” guide in the scriptures
for leading a Stake, Ward or Branch family to the Savior.
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