August 8 — The Company You Keep. 1 Corinthians 15:33 “Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.”
1 John 4:1 “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.”
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Our LDS reference today is the epitome of irony. A statement by the late Neal Maxwell made it clear those who doubt gather other doubters to build their case. The first thing that came to mind was the company Joseph Smith chose to surround himself with in life. It’s rather ironic they (LDS leaders) don’t associate him in the fray of those who didn’t/don’t believe God’s word is true.
Share why you personally trust God’s word with a Mormon today, and why it’s important to test any info you receive to determine its truthfulness.
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The Neal A. Maxwell Quote Book, p. 95 “Doubters often pool their doubts by associating with like-minded individuals, each bringing his own favorite ‘dish’ as if to a potluck dinner (That Ye May Believe, p. 191.)” — 1997
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