Captain Moroni is My Favorite

Everytime I read about Captain Moroni I am amazed by this amazing individual and let me tell you why. I just finished reading (again after many times) the first few chapters where we first learn about him. I won't rehash (too much) all the different stories with him in it, yet I want to focus on why he's my favorite and what makes him one of the best characters in all the scriptures.

Courage & Stratagem 

I am simply amazed at his courage this man had. He went up against some of the meanest and baddest villains in all the scriptures. He had such faith and dedication to the gospel and especially their freedoms, that he always stepped up to the plate. Also, this man was able out think and out smart the "bad" guys at just about every turn. Zarahemna and Amalickiah were 2 very incredible adversaries, but Captain Moroni had smarts and the Lord on his side and was able to think of battle strategies and fortifications that left both of these enemies bewildered and frustrated.

Teacher & Love

What was even more incredible than his courage and strategies, were what an amazing leader he was. The two qualities I think of when I think of Captain Moroni is: "Teacher" and "Love". This amazing leader had such love for his fellow brothers and sisters, that he was willing to risk his life just so his families and neighbors would have peace and their freedom (I think braveheart ripped off Captain Moroni's story). He trained all his troops with amazing strategy and skilled defensive armor that even though many life's were lost in these battles, they usually palled in comparison to those of the enemy.

Finally, not only is he my favorite, I'm pretty sure Captain Moroni was Mormon's favorite too. These are the words Mormon used to describe Captain Moroni:

"Yea, verily, verily I say unto you, if all men had been, and were, and ever would be, like unto Moroni, behold, the very powers of hell would have been shaken forever; yea, the devil would never have power over the hearts of the children of men."

And I truly believe this is the reason that when Mormon had his first son, what other name did he give him than that of Moroni!