Log Cabin

“During a perilous period of war, an exchange of letters occurred between Moroni, captain of the Nephite armies, and Pahoran, chief judge and governor of the land. Moroni, whose army was suffering because of inadequate support from the government, wrote to Pahoran and accused him of thoughtlessness, slothfulness, and neglect. Pahoran might easily have resented this, but chose not to take offense. He responded compassionately and described a rebellion against the government about which Moroni was not aware. He added, ‘I do not joy in your afflictions, yea, it grieves my soul. In your epistle you have censured me, but it mattereth not; I am not angry, but do rejoice in the greatness of your heart.’ One of the greatest indicators of our own spiritual maturity is revealed in how we respond to the weaknesses, inexperience, and potentially offensive actions of others. A thing may be offensive, but you and I can choose not to be offended.” – David A. Bednar