The Spreading of Priestcraft Alma 1:16 16 Nevertheless, this did not put an end to the spreading of priestcraft through the land; for there were many who loved the vain things of the world, and they went forth preaching false doctrines; and this they did for the sake of riches and honor. President Joseph [...]
Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon Saw Other Things That They Were Commanded Not to Record Doctrine and Covenants 76:114–119 114 But great and marvelous are the works of the Lord, and the mysteries of his kingdom which he showed unto us, which surpass all understanding in glory, and in might, and in dominion; 115 Which [...]
The Lord tested the children of Israel in the wilderness for 40 years. Eating manna taught them that man lives by the word of God. Their clothing did not wear out. The Lord chastened them. Forgetting the Lord includes failing to keep His commandments and attributing the source of prosperity to one’s self instead of [...]
“Take Heed to Yourselves” Luke 21:29–36 29 And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees; 30 When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. 31 So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to [...]
“Forsake the World” Doctrine and Covenants 53:1–4 1 Behold, I say unto you, my servant Sidney Gilbert, that I have heard your prayers; and you have called upon me that it should be made known unto you, of the Lord your God, concerning your calling and election in the church, which I, the Lord, have [...]