Morm 1:1-5
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Verses 3-4
Ammaron is setting forth quite the daunting task here. First of all, he is calling Mormon, a 10 year old boy, to a sacred calling that will not be taking place for 14 years. In the mean time, he is asking Mormon to remember, starting at age 10, all the affairs of the people of Nephi. Being "quick to observe" (Morm 1:2) is one thing, but being a 10 year old boy who is aware of and can remember the affairs of an entire people is quite another. Mormon's book reveals, however, that he did exactly what he was called to do, and was able to remember much. How? Well, for one thing, at a very young age he is asked to lead the Nephite armies. So, Mormon had first hand experience with the affairs of the people. He was in on it all. And second, we learn of the righteousness of Mormon (Morm 1:15). Thus, although "the Holy Ghost did not come upon any" (Morm 1:14) others, it clearly came upon him. Certainly Mormon relied on the gifts of the Spirit, in particular, in bringing "all things to your remembrance" (John 14:26).
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