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The words of our Lord are a sure comfort to many. They’re certainly something the Church wouldn’t use in any of their talks. The LDS reference today is a talk by Boyd Packer who didn’t bother to tell the audience some of the words he used (health in their navel and marrow to their bones) are Masonic secret oaths Mormons use in their temple ceremonies. The reference in D&C 89 is another secret reference to Joe Smith’s treasure digging days.
Lovingly remind the Mormon you know Jesus also said we shouldn’t swear oaths to anyone at any time Matthew 5:34.
Today is a great example of how Jesus’ words all come to fruition!
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“Read section 89 in the Doctrine and Covenants. You will find great promises: ‘All saints who remember to keep and do these sayings, walking in obedience to the commandments, shall receive health in their navel and marrow to their bones; ‘And shall find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures; ‘And shall run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint.’” — Boyd K. Packer Ensign, ‘Counsel to Young Men,’ May 2009, 50