August 23 — Wafting Through Space as a God. Life of Heber C. Kimball, p. 513 “A man may become a God as Jesus Christ did. For this he must prepare himself while in the flesh, that he may be enthroned as a judge is enthroned. I have a desire that my children be crowned, and if I be enthroned I want to have the privilege of wafting myself by the power of God, to visit my children. Everything we see here is typical of what will be hereafter.” – Orson F. Whitney
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Romans 1:17-21 “For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; 19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.”
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LDS teachings like the one above are the trickle-down effect of not knowing God. When we don’t have an open line of communication with the Lord through His word and our devotion and worship of Him the results are disastrous as we see here.
Mormons are told not to use the name of deity too much as its irreverent, they’re told not to pray directly to Jesus and then they’re told not to believe they have some special relationship with the Lord.
On top of all that they’re also taught their salvation is dependent upon the works they do here on earth. They have to pull themselves up by the bootstraps, roll up their sleeves and “endure it to the end”. What kind of life is that? The main thing I’ve noticed whenever leaders teach on what it’s going to be like in heaven there’s always one thing, they’re consistent about.
There’s never any mention of God or Jesus. There’s never any mention of us as believers gathering around His throne to worship Him. God is virtually absent in every scenario they present.
Today’s reference is an example of how bad things can be when you reject God. At some point in Mr. Kimball’s life, he chose to turn his back on truth.
Pray for Mormons to get reject the lies and turn to Christ Jesus and Him crucified!
With Love in Christ —
Michelle ✟
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Crazy stuff! 🙃
If it weren’t so tragic it’d almost be funny. It’s just too bad people allowed that guy to spend time behind the pulpit. 😉
“Everything we see here is typical of what will be hereafter”????
If “Everything” is the same, then what is the point of heaven?
“Wafting myself by the power of God”? 😔
I have no words
Melissa
Good point! Why wait on Jesus if we can do things now?