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모로나이서 7:2~3: Mormon speaks to those of his brethren of the church who have obtained hope of entering into the rest of the Lord.
모로나이서 7:4: Mormon assesses this is the case based on his brethren’s demeanor with respect to others.

모로나이서 7:5: This assessment is based on God’s word which says that the goodness of individuals may be discerned by assessing the goodness of their works.
모로나이서 7:6~7: Evil people cannot sincerely do good—superficial piety is not beneficial.
모로나이서 7:8~9: Begrudging offerings and prayers offered without real intent are neither profitable nor received by God.
모로나이서 7:10~11: Actions, behaviors, and outputs correspond to the sources from which they flow.
모로나이서 7:12: God is the source of all good; the devil, in contrast, entices to evil.
모로나이서 7:13: All that which is inspired by God invites people to do good.
모로나이서 7:14: Beware not to confuse good with evil.
모로나이서 7:15: You have the capacity to discern good from evil.

모로나이서 7:16: Everyone possesses the Spirit of Christ, which is the means through which good may be discerned from evil.
모로나이서 7:16: That which leads to Christ is assuredly a gift from God.
모로나이서 7:17: That which leads to evil or the denial Christ is of the devil or his angels.
모로나이서 7:18: This ability to discern is the light of Christ, which empowers correct judgment.

모로나이서 7:19: Searching in the light of Christ to lay hold upon every good thing results in becoming children of Christ.
모로나이서 7:20~21: Faith relates to the ability to lay hold to every good thing.
모로나이서 7:22: Every good thing emerges from Christ, who was prophesied by angels and an all-knowing God.
모로나이서 7:23: The coming of Christ was foretold by God-inspired prophets.
모로나이서 7:24: Goodness is manifest by Christ in various ways, all of which counteract humanity’s fallen nature.
모로나이서 7:25: Until Christ came, humanity laid hold upon every good thing by exercising faith in Christ, as revealed by angels and the word of God.
모로나이서 7:26: After the coming of Christ, humanity continued to become saved children of Christ by faith in Christ’s name.
모로나이서 7:26: Jesus promised the Nephite disciples that their prayerful requests for good things will be granted.

모로나이서 7:27: Jesus may have ascended to heaven and been enthroned next to God, but miracles have not yet ceased.
모로나이서 7:28: Jesus, now dwelling in heaven, claims all those who faithfully lay hold upon good things.
모로나이서 7:29~30: Christ continues his work by dispatching angels to those who exhibit strong faith and godliness
모로나이서 7:31: Those who receive these angels call others to repentance, further the fulfillment the Father’s covenants, and declare the word of Christ unto the chosen.

모로나이서 7:32: By these means, the totality of humanity is empowered to have faith in Christ, receive the Holy Ghost, and further the work of the Father’s covenants.
모로나이서 7:33: Christ declared that faith in him will generate the power to do that which furthers his purposes.
모로나이서 7:34: Christ also issued a universal command to be saved by repenting, coming unto him, being baptized, and having faith.
모로나이서 7:35: Assuming these things are manifestly true, have miracles ceased?
모로나이서 7:36: Angels will continue to appear and the Holy Ghost will not be withheld so long as there are still people to be saved.
모로나이서 7:37: Faith enables miracles and angelic visits; unbelief disables them.
모로나이서 7:38: Salvation is contingent on miracles and angelic visits, and their absence is therefore an alarming signal.
모로나이서 7:39: Meekness indicates faith in Christ, which is a requirement for being included in the church.

모로나이서 7:40: Faith and hope are related—but what should be hoped for?
모로나이서 7:41~42: Hope is obtained after the faithful receive a promise that they will be resurrected and raised unto eternal life.
모로나이서 7:43~44: This faith and hope are contingent upon meekness and humility.

모로나이서 7:44: Charity—a critical attribute—emerges among those who humbly confess Christ by the Spirit.
모로나이서 7:45: Charity embodies the best virtues found in humanity.
모로나이서 7:46: Charity is the greatest of all, it never fails, and its absence signals benightedness.
모로나이서 7:47: Charity is the pure of Christ, which endures forever—those who ultimately possess it will be well-off.
모로나이서 7:48: Pray for charity, which is given to true followers and children of Christ, and transfers his attributes to those who possess it.