‘They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.’ Titus 1:16
Joseph Smith: The Choice Seer, Parting the Veil, Part III “…no one has been permitted to pen more of what his ancient counterparts saw and add to what they were shown than the Prophet Joseph Smith. We know of no man in the earth’s history who has done more to extend the faith and expand the mind of mortal men than Joseph the Prophet-whose very name means “he who gathers” and “let him add.” – Joseph Fielding McConkie
Genesis 30:24 “And she called his name Joseph; and said, The LORD shall add to me another son.”
The transliteration for the name Joseph is Yehoseph. The Strong’s Concordance defines it as “he increases”, a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites.
It’s obvious from the text we read in Genesis it’s God who takes care of the increase. Furthermore, the increase has nothing to do with adding to scripture!
The Bible shows how Rachael is praising God for taking away her shame for not bearing children and then praying aloud for God to increase the number of sons she will have.
When Smith was alive, he convinced far too many people God had chosen him to add to His perfect word. Most unfortunately, he’s still convincing others even today. Joseph Fielding McConkie was Bruce McConkie’s son and as you can see the apple didn’t fall too far from that tree. He was making things up as he went along just as the leaders do today.
Pray for those who put their trust in the fallible false prophet Joseph and turn to Jesus who is the true Savior!
With Love in Christ —
Michelle
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