February 8 — A Pillar of Fire and Another BoM “Coincidence”. 1 Nephi 1:6 “And it came to pass as he prayed unto the Lord, there came a pillar of fire and dwelt upon a rock before him; and he saw and heard much; and because of the things which he saw and heard he did quake and tremble exceedingly.” (more…)
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A Pillar of Fire and Another BoM “Coincidence”
Posted in February, Mormon Dilemmas, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged Book of Mormon coincidences, Pillar of light in Book of Mormon, Pillar of light in the Bible on 02/09/2025| 1 Comment »
Tricking the Unsuspecting
Posted in February, Mormon Dilemmas, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged divinity of Christ, false god of Mormonism, False teachings of Ezra Taft Benson, salvation on 02/04/2025| 4 Comments »
February 5 — Tricking the Unsuspecting. Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson, p. 87 “Do we realize to what extent the world has descended into spiritual darkness? It begins in a large measure with many of the clergy, some of whom now cast doubt on the existence of God, questioning the divinity of the Savior and denying the truthfulness of the Bible.” (more…)
Missionaries Sent to Get Rid of Them
Posted in January, Mormon Dilemmas, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged 3 John 1:11, false prophet Brigham Young, Journal of Discourses 7:227, Mormon missionaries on 01/28/2025| Leave a Comment »
‘Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart’ — Jeremiah 14:14
January 28 — Missionaries Sent to Get Rid of Them. Journal of Discourses 7:228 “We have at times sent men on missions to get rid of them; but they have generally come back. Some think it is an imposition upon the world to send such men among them. But which is best—to keep them here to pollute others, or to send them where pollution is more prevalent?…
We have tried to turn the filthy ones out of the flock, but they will not always stay out. A few such defile, to outward appearance, the whole flock; and we have it to bear.” – Brigham Young, Salt Lake City, April 7, 1860 (more…)
Where are the Gold Plates?
Posted in January, Mormon Dilemmas, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged Book of Mormon archaeology, false gospel, gold plates, Mormon doctrine on 01/17/2025| 12 Comments »
January 17 — Where are the Gold Plates? Mormon Doctrine, p. 234 “Moroni deposited the plates in the Hill Cumorah in about 421 A.D., and then as a resurrected being revealed the hiding place to the Prophet on September 22, 1823. Four years later the Prophet was permitted to obtain possession of them, but the actual translation of the portion we now have as the Book of Mormon did not take place until between April 7 and June 11, 1829. Thereafter the plates were returned to the custody of Moroni. (Jos. Smith 2:27-65; D. & C. 27:5; Doctrines of Salvation, vol. 3, pp. 215-226.” (more…)
Who is the LDS Heavenly Father’s Father?
Posted in January, Mormon Dilemmas, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged God had a father who had a father etc., Orson Pratt, The Seer pg 132 vs 2 Tim. 3:2-5 on 01/16/2025| 1 Comment »
January 16 — Who is the LDS Heavenly Father’s Father? The Seer by Orson Pratt, p. 132 “We were begotten by our Father in heaven; the person of our Father in Heaven was begotten on a previous heavenly world by His Father; and again, He was begotten by still a more ancient Father ….” (more…)
Polygamy in 1831 to be Kept Secret
Posted in January, Mormon Dilemmas, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged Essentials in Church History, Joseph Fielding Smith, Joseph Smith lies about polygamy, polygamy to be kept secret on 01/12/2025| 5 Comments »
‘For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.’ Luke 8:17
January 12 — Polygamy in 1831 to be Kept Secret. In Essentials in Church History, p. 341 you can read how Joseph Smith was ordered by the Lord to keep the commandment of plural marriage secret for twelve years…
“This revelation, dated July 12, 1843, also contains the doctrine of plural wives. This doctrine was made known to the Prophet as early as the summer of 1831, and by him was taught to a few others…Secrecy was imposed by the Lord until such time as he saw fit for its introduction.
When the Prophet was commanded to practice this principle, he hesitated and deferred taking action for some time…moreover, his own prejudices were in opposition to the doctrine. However, the Lord had commanded and he must act.” — Joseph Fielding Smith (more…)
Satan’s Punishment
Posted in January, Mormon Dilemmas, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged Doctrines of Salvation, Joseph Fielding Smith, pre-existence, Satan and demons roam the earth on 01/11/2025| 3 Comments »
January 11 — Satan’s Punishment. Doctrines of Salvation 1:65 “DEVILS DENIED MORTAL BODIES. The punishment of Satan and the third of the hosts of heaven who followed him, was that they were denied the privilege of being born into this world and receiving mortal bodies. They did not keep their first estate and were denied the opportunity of eternal progression.” – Joseph Fielding Smith (more…)
Do What Prophets Say, Even When Wrong It’s None of Your Business
Posted in January, Mormon Dilemmas, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged dictatorship, follow the prophets, Heber C. Kimball, Journal of Discourses 6:32 on 01/09/2025| 3 Comments »
January 9 — Do What Prophets Say, Even When Wrong It’s None of Your Business. Journal of Discourses 6:32 “…WAKE UP! WAKE UP, YE ELDERS OF ISRAEL, AND LIVE TO GOD and none else; and learn to do as you are told, both old and young: learn to do as you are told for the future. And when you are taking a position, if you do not know that you are right, do not take it—I mean independently. But if you are told by your leader to do a thing, do it. None of your business whether it is right or wrong.” – Heber C. Kimball, Salt Lake City, November 8, 1857 (more…)
Marriage, Childbirth, and Raising the Dead is Worshiping God
Posted in January, Mormon Dilemmas, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged Bruce McConkie, childbirth mandatory, false apostle, General Conference 1971, salvation on 01/05/2025| 4 Comments »
4 Lies From Moroni
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged Christianity, Ephesians 2:1, false doctrines of Mormonism, Jesus, little kids can't sin in Mormonism, Moroni 8:12, original sin, Romans 3:23, salvation on 01/01/2025| 3 Comments »
‘For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.’ Romans 3:23
January 1 — 4 Lies From Moroni. Moroni 8:12 “But little children are alive in Christ, even from the foundation of the world; if not so, God is a partial God, and also a changeable God, and a respecter to persons; for how many little children have died without baptism!” (more…)
Satan Tricked Their Minds…
Posted in December, Mormon Dilemmas, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged Come What May and Love It, Ensign, Eph. 2:8-9, false apostle, Joseph Wirthlin on 12/31/2024| 3 Comments »
December 31 — Satan Tricked Their Minds… Ensign, Come What May, and Love It, November 2008, p. 28 “‘God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son.’ The Lord Jesus Christ is our partner, helper, and advocate. He wants us to be happy. He wants us to be successful. If we do our part, He will step in.” – Joseph Wirthin (more…)
Three Nephite Apostles Never Died
Posted in December, Mormon Dilemmas, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged 1 Nephi 14:10, 3 Nephi 28 Introduction, false prophet Joseph Smith, Three Nephite Apostles Never Die on 12/12/2024| 1 Comment »
December 12 — Three Nephite Apostles Never Died. 3 Nephi 28 Introduction “Each of the twelve is granted his heart’s desire – … Three Nephites desire and are given power over death so as to remain on the earth until Jesus comes again—They are translated and see things not lawful to utter, and they are now ministering among men. About A.D. 34–35.” (more…)
Never Say No to Callings
Posted in December, Mormon Dilemmas, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged Brent L Top, Follow the Living Prophets, Larry E. Dahl, offices in the Church, Walter D. Bowen on 12/09/2024| 1 Comment »
December 9 — Never Say No to Callings. Follow the Living Prophets, p. 253 “Never say no to an opportunity to serve in the Church. If you are called to an assignment by one who has authority, there is but one answer. It is, of course, expected that you set forth clearly what your circumstances are, but any assignment that comes under call from your bishop or your stake president is a call that comes from the Lord…Once called to such positions, do not presume to set your own date of release. A release is in effect another call. Men do not call themselves to offices in the Church.” — Brent L. Top, Larry E. Dahl, Walter D. Bowen (more…)
LDS Church Cautions Against Questioning
Posted in December, Mormon Dilemmas, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged don't betray the brethren, General Conference, leaving the Mormon Church, Mormon apostle Joseph Wirthlin, October 2004 on 12/08/2024| 1 Comment »
December 8 — LDS Church Cautions Against Questioning. General Conference, October 2004, p. 108 “Some people exalt themselves above God and His annointed [sic] servants because of their learning and scholarly achievements. We must never allow our intellect to take priority over our spirit. Our intellect can feed our spirit and our spirit can feed our intellect, but if we allow our intellect to take precedence over our spirit, we stumble, find fault, and may even lose our testimonies.” – Joseph B. Wirthlin (more…)
LDS Testify of Man’s Divinity
Posted in December, Mormon Dilemmas, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged Man is Divine, Mormon testimonies, Mormon.org on 12/04/2024| 1 Comment »
December 4 — LDS Testify of Man’s Divinity. Mormon.org, ‘Man is Divine’ “The nature and role of God in our lives is a question mankind has asked since the beginning of time.
We believe God is our Father in Heaven who created us in His own image, and like Him, we are divine in our nature and purpose.” (more…)
LDS: Gospel is a Code of Laws
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, November, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged gospel is code of laws, plan of salvation, Teachings of the Prophets Joseph Fielding Smith, works vs. grace on 11/28/2024| 1 Comment »
‘If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.’ — John 8:36
November 28 — LDS: Gospel is a Code of Laws. Teachings of Presidents of the Church, chapter 3 Plan of Salvation “The plan of salvation, or code of laws, which is known as the gospel of Jesus Christ, was adopted in the heavens, before the foundation of the world was laid. It was appointed there that Adam our father should come to this earth and stand at the head of the whole human family. It was a part of this great plan, that he should partake of the forbidden fruit and fall, thus bringing suffering and death into the world, even for the ultimate good of his children.” – Joseph Fielding Smith (more…)
Don’t Betray the Brethren
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, November, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged don't betray the brethren, false doctrines of Mormonism, Jesus, Joseph Smith teachings pg 156 on 11/05/2024| 1 Comment »
November 5 — Don’t Betray the Brethren. Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith p. 156 “O ye Twelve! and all Saints! profit by this important Key—that in all your trials, troubles, temptations, afflictions, bonds, imprisonments and death, see to it, that you do not betray heaven; that you do not betray Jesus Christ; that you do not betray the brethren; that you do not betray the revelations of God, whether in Bible, Book of Mormon, or Doctrine and Covenants, or any other that ever was or ever will be given and revealed unto man in this world or that which is to come. (more…)
Nephi said Baptisms for Dead not Necessary
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, October, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged 2nd Nephi, baptisms for the dead, Book of Mormon, false prophet Joseph Smith on 10/19/2024| 5 Comments »
October 19 — Nephi said Baptisms for Dead not Necessary. 2 Nephi 9:38 “And, in fine, wo unto all those who die in their sins; for they shall return to God, and behold his face, and remain in their sins.” (more…)
Adam and Noah Held the Priesthood
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, October, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged Adam held the priesthood, false doctrines of Mormonism, History of the Church 3:385, Noah on 10/03/2024| 3 Comments »
2 Corinthians 4:3-4 “But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.”
October 3 — Adam and Noah Held the Priesthood. History of the Church 3:385 “The Priesthood was first given to Adam; he obtained the First Presidency, and held the keys of it from generation to generation. He obtained it in the Creation, before the world was formed, as in Gen. 1:26, 27, 28. He had dominion given him over every living creature. He is Michael the Archangel, spoken of in the Scriptures.
Then to Noah, who is Gabriel; he stands next in authority to Adam in the Priesthood; he was called of God to this office, and was the father of all living in his day, and to him was given the dominion. These men held keys first on earth, and then in heaven.” — Joseph Smith (more…)
LDS Church doesn’t have to Rely Solely upon the Bible
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, September, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged A Marvelous Work and Wonder, Galatians 1:6-9, LDS Church doesn't rely upon Bible, LeGrand Richards on 09/30/2024| 1 Comment »
September 30 — LDS Church doesn’t have to Rely Solely upon the Bible. A Marvelous Work and Wonder, p. 1 “The position of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or Mormon Church, will be discussed from the point of view that it is the only Christian church that does not depend entirely upon the Bible for its teachings.” — LeGrand Richards (more…)
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