January 3 — Correcting Wrong Doctrine is Wrong. Matthew 24:24 “ For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.”
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Remember beloved, only those who don’t want to be held accountable are those who advise against checking resources. The Bereans searched scripture to determine whether the things they heard were true – Acts 17:11. Also remember what Paul said in 2 Timothy 2:15 “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
If we don’t stand for something, we’ll certainly fall for anything. Joseph Smith was a charlatan lying in wait to deceive.
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History of the Church 5:340 “The Prophet Expounds the Scriptures. … I never thought it was right to call up a man and try him because he erred in doctrine, it looks too much like Methodism and not like Latter-day Saintism. Methodists have creeds which a man must believe or be kicked out of their church. I want the liberty of believing as I please, it feels so good not to be trammelled. It does not prove that a man is not a good man because he errs in doctrine.” — Joseph Smith, April 8, 1843, General Conference
That’s because he knew everything he taught was wrong!
I wish that quote was posted somewhere in church, especially as the Ward Mission folks get ready to go out on their “late at night and unannounced” visits to the homes of certain select members.. I especially would like to quote that part of Smith’s statement to them where he says: “I want the liberty to believe as I believe, as it feels good not to be trammeled.”