Matthew 15:9 “But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.”
This talk was based on the gospel of Mark, chapter four, where she used a few selected verses to remind LDS members to stay calm during difficult times. Before we go on, I want to be sure my message comes across loud, and clear.
My heart breaks for this woman, and those who’ve been misled by her false teachings. I’m sure I’m not alone when I say it’s sad, she’s so misled, and at the same time frustrated she would lie to people like my mother who most certainly listened to this woman’s talk.
We’re listing her three comments below, and comparing those with what the Bible says. The reason we’re pointing these out is to show why it’s vitally important to know the word of God. The ‘little’ things she said actually describe a different god than that of what is truth.
1.Many of Jesus’s disciples were experienced fishermen and knew how to handle a boat in a storm. They were His trusted—indeed, His beloved—disciples.
While the disciples were beloved of Him, Jesus entrusted Himself to no one because He knew the hearts of men – John 2:24. Loving someone doesn’t always mean we trust them!
2.They called Him “Master,” and that He is. He is also “Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Father of heaven and earth, the Creator of all things from the beginning”.
First of all, Ms. Harkness was quoting a BoM verse in Mosiah 3:8 c. BC 124.
Secondly, Jesus isn’t the Heavenly Father. See post where Henry Eyring told LDS women, they’re daughters of both their heavenly father, and Jesus Christ. LDS Women are Daughters of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
Lastly, the LDS Church doesn’t believe Jesus, or God, created the earth.
3.Our faith grows as we experiment on the word of God with hope and diligence, trying our very best to follow Christ’s teachings.
We’re not sure what she meant with this statement. The Lord has never told us to experiment with His word. Yesterday we looked at Oswald Chambers’ devotional pointing out that if we hesitate in obeying Him, it’s because we’ve allowed someone else to be in competition with Him. Now, that’s a scary place to be!
Please, pray for Jesus to open the hearts, and minds, of the Mormon people. Experimenting with God’s word is a sign you’re not totally sold out to God.
With Love in Christ;
Michelle