Questioning

A section of questioning begins in verse 33. Seven times he asked, O why? Why? Why? Why have you done this? Why are you this way? Why do you continue to do this?

• Why have ye built up churches unto yourselves to get gain? (v. 33)
• Why have ye transfigured the holy word of God? (v. 33)
• Why have ye polluted the holy church of God? (v. 38)
• Why are ye ashamed to take upon you the name of Christ? (v. 38)
• Why do ye not think that greater is the value of endless happiness? (v. 38)
• Why do ye adorn yourselves with that which hath no life? (v. 39)
• Why do ye build up secret combinations to get gain? (v. 40)

Moroni certainly knows how to ask the “why” questions! Elder M. Russell Ballard has assured us all that asking the “why questions” is the best way to open the windows and doors of revelation. Asking why is still today a great step in the direction of learning why and knowing why.

Further Reading

M. Russell Ballard, “The Opportunities and Responsibilities of CES Teachers in the 21st Century,” Address to CES Religious Educators, February 26, 2016, online at churchofjesuschrist.org.