In Moroni 7, Moroni recounts his father Mormon's teachings. The Lord looks on the heart and intentions matter. Doing a good deep but no meaning it, just giving lip service or actions alone is not rewarded by God. If someone gives service or does good works, but their heart is not good, God will not look on the act with favor, and the giver of the gift will not be accepted by God. Read that again. Read it outloud so the folks in the back can here! Intent matters!
We also need to have Faith in Christ, Hope in The Atonement, and Charity for others. We must actively practice, faith, Hope, and Charity which is the pure love of Christ.
Moroni 7:48, says" 48 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love, which he hath bestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son, Jesus Christ; that ye may become the sons of God; that when he shall appear we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is; that we may have this hope; that we may be purified even as he is pure. Amen.
In Moroni 8, Moroni shares what Mormon taught about little Children NOT needing baptism. Christ is adamant, and very serious about this! Little Children have zero need for baptism because they do not sin, are not capable of repentance, are not in danger of hell if they die before being baptized, and that infant baptism is an abomination unto God.
Likening these Chapters Unto Me
I believe that someone's actions are absolutely judged by God by the intent with which they are done. If someone outwardly does something good, but inwardly they resent it, scoff at it, make light of it, and tell others how their actions did not align with their heart, God will NOT accept the actions. God knows people's hearts!
I believe that little Children do not need to be baptized and that it does offend Heavenly Father. Babies and little children are saved by Jesus Christ and if they die before baptism they go straight back to Heavenly Father. God sees baptism of infants as a serious sin!
I am thankful for Heavenly Parents who love me and want me to know The truths of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I am rather alone in this world and won't expound on it, but I am acutely aware of it. At one time, this would have caused me serious distress, but I have so much peace and comfort because God knows my heart and he can not misunderstand me, nor can I deceive Him.
This brings me immense comfort because I know that God will not be mocked, I love him, Christ knows this about me, and in this life, this brings me peace not measured or explained by me at this time.
I am loved by Jesus Christ, Heavenly Father, Heavenly Mother, and The Holy Ghost! I will be okay.
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