1 Timothy 4:1 “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils”.
In case you’re unaware, Ms. Snow was the 2nd president of the Relief Society, and older sister of Lorenzo Snow, the Church’s 5th prophet/president. She was the 14th wife of Joe Smith, and became the 10th wife of Brigham Young, 4 months after Smith’s death. She lived from 1804 – 1887.
The Church had nothing but glowing reports about Eliza. Here in part is what they said –
‘She taught women to develop their own relationship with God, live by Gospel standards and minister to others. Snow, who was also a poet, exemplified and described the contributions of Latter-day Saint women in society.’
Ms. Snow was the 13th woman to sign a declaration denying a ‘secret wife system’ which means she lied about being married to Smith, and lied to Emma as well. Lies of the Relief Society.
If anything, her life didn’t exemplify the Lord. She lived a sad life apart from Him, and served as a testament of what not to do. It saddens our hearts to see how the Church continues to go out of its way to focus on anything but Jesus.
For more info on the Church’s announcement, see LDS Newsroom, ‘Eliza R. Snow Discourses Published Online,’ 15 July 2020.
With Love in Christ;
Michelle