Joseph is very blessed to have been visited by a heavenly being to help him through his time of persecution and temptation. Moroni visits Joseph 5 times seemingly within a 24 hour time period and seems to give new purpose to Joseph's mission by showing him the plates. I feel like Joseph was getting discouraged and giving into some temptations because it had been 3 years of persecution and ridicule from people who should have been friendly.
I sympathize with him because it is hard to be the only one standing up for whats right when everyone else is criticizing you. I've never been as alone as Joseph was, but I've had similar experiences and know that I wouldn't have been as strong as he was. I am glad he had his family, especially his father who believes him and tells him that his vision of Moroni is from God and to do as commanded with no hesitation. The strength that Joseph Smith shows after this experience by visiting the plates to be taught by Moroni each year is inspirational. No matter what happened during the year between visits, Joseph was faithful in going back each year to learn more of his mission and eventually was able to translate the plates for all the world.
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