Joseph Smith’s Witnessing Tips
History of the Church 5:480; “The Spirit of God rested upon the Lamanites, especially the orator. Joseph was much affected and shed tears. He arose and said unto them…
The Great Spirit has given me a book, and told me that you will soon be blessed again. The Great Spirit will soon begin to talk with you and your children. This is the book which your fathers made. I wrote upon it (showing them the Book of Mormon). This tells what you will have to do. I now want you to begin to pray to the Great Spirit. want you to make peace with one another, and do not kill any more Indians: it is not good. Do not kill white men; it is not good; but ask the Great Spirit for what you want, and it will not be long before the Great Spirit will bless you, and you will cultivate the earth and build good houses like white men.
We will give you something to eat and to take home with you.”When the Prophet’s words were interpreted to the chiefs, they all said it was good. The chief asked, “How many moons would it be before the Great Spirit would bless them?” He [Joseph] told them, Not a great many.”
Mark 16:15; “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”
If Smith was there to proclaim the name of Jesus then why was he using the term “Great Spirit”?
The Lord is NEVER referred to in this manner! Smith’s appearance to the local American Indian tribe in his area was for show only. Smith had no intention of showing them the real Jesus and didn’t care if they knew Him or not.
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