Alma 34:32-33 “For behold, this life is the time for men to prepare to meet God; yea, behold the day of this life is the day for men to perform their labors. . . . if we do not improve our time while in this life, then cometh the night of darkness wherein there can be no labor performed.” (more…)
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Temple Endowment Changes Contradict Prophecy and BoM
Posted in Temple Ordinances, temples, tagged 2019 Temple Endowment Changes, False Prophecies of Joseph Smith, idolatry, secret oaths on 01/06/2019| 7 Comments »
Tip of the Day, July 3
Posted in July, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged joseph smith, secret oaths, secret underwear, temples on 07/03/2017| Leave a Comment »
July 3 – The vows you take. Matthew 5:33-35; “Again, ye have hard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne: Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool”.
Secret Societies Undesirable
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged bible, Evidences and Reconciliations, false doctrines of Mormonism, Jesus, John A Widstoe, secret handshakes, secret oaths, temple rituals secret on 12/26/2014| Leave a Comment »
Evidences and Reconciliations, p 282; “The Church ever operates in full light. There is no secrecy about its doctrine, aim, or work. It is open to all men who will conform to its requirements. Access to the temples, where the most sacred ordinances are performed, may be had by every member of the Church who lives the honorable life expected of faithful Latter-day Saints. No promise is exacted of any Church member except to live as nearly as may be in conformity with the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. The activities of the Church, in all departments, are sacred, not secret.” – John A. Widtsoe
Qualifying for Secret Oaths
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged Dallin Oaks, false apostle, General Conference April 2014, Keys & Authority of the Priesthood, qualifying for salvation, secret oaths on 11/29/2014| Leave a Comment »
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neral Conference, ‘The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood,’ April 2014; “Latter-day Saints surely recognize that qualifying for exaltation is not a matter of asserting rights, but a matter of fulfilling responsibilities.” – Dallin H Oaks
Mormon Dilemma 620
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged false doctrines of Mormonism, Jesus, Masonic rituals, Matthew 5:33, Mormon Temple Ceremonies, right arm to the square, secret oaths, sustaining LDS leaders on 06/15/2013| Leave a Comment »
Vows
Ensign, “Heed the Prophet’s Voice”, November 1994; “Today we have had the opportunity of raising our right arms to the square and sustaining Howard W. Hunter as our President. This is a historic occasion, as well as an opportunity to contemplate the blessing it is to have a prophet of God to lead us. I believe we should pause at the conclusion of this memorable session to remember what it means to sustain a President of the Church as a seer and a prophet…The Lord Almighty leads this Church, and he will never suffer you to be led astray if you are found doing your duty. You may go home and sleep as sweetly as a babe in its mother’s arms, as to any danger of your leaders leading you astray, for if they should try to do so the Lord would quickly sweep them from the earth. Your leaders are trying to live their religion as far as [they are] capable of doing so” (in Journal of Discourses, 9:289).” – Tom L. Perry
Matthew 5:33, 36; “Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths…36 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.37 But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.”
Raising your hand in promising to tell the truth in a court room or showing your affirmation in voting someone into office is not the same as what the Mormon Church is doing.
Holding your arm to the square whether you’re voting someone into office or taking a vow/oath to the Mormon god while in a temple is not, let me repeat, not from God. This action is performed in Masonic temples while taking oaths to bow down and promise loyalty to Jahbulon.
While taking oaths in the Mormon temple ceremony, Mormons hold their arm to the square and promise to keep the Laws of Sacrifice just before they take the First Token of the Aaronic Priesthood. This will be one of many times they do this during the ceremonies
The following is part of the script from the “Garden Endowment Ceremony”;
“Each of you bring your right arm to the square.
You and each of you solemnly covenant and promise before God, angels, and these witnesses at this altar that you will observe and keep the law of sacrifice, as contained in the Old and New Testaments, as it has been explained to you.
Each of you bow your head and say, “Yes””.
Tip of the Day, July 18
Posted in July, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged Christianity, endowments in Mormon temples, Jesus, John 8:20, salvation, secret oaths, Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith pg 362 on 07/18/2012| Leave a Comment »
July 18 – John 18:20; “Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing”.
LDS Temples
Posted in Mormon Temples, tagged bible, false christ, false doctrines, General Conference, Jesus, LDS temples, salvation, secret handshakes, secret oaths on 11/11/2011| 9 Comments »
LDS Temples
The number of LDS temples is extensive and should be taken seriously when we’re praying for those who are lost in the web of Mormonism. The talk of temples was part of the focus at the last General Conference in October 2011 so we thought it’d be a good idea to list those here and share with you what a couple of the Mormon leaders had to say about their temples.
Thought of the Day about Mormonism
Posted in Thought of the Day about Mormonism, tagged bible, godhood, idol worship, Jesus, Masonic temples, Masonry, Mormon temples, mormonism, secret handshakes, secret oaths, worshipful master on 09/28/2011| Leave a Comment »
Thought of the Day about Mormonism…and Masonry
I was wondering today about the Masonic emblems on the Mormon temples. If the Church doesn’t want its members to associate with secret organizations, why are the temples riddled with the satanic markings of Masonry?
Nauvoo and Salt Lake Temples 2
Posted in Symbols of Occult on Mormon Temples, tagged bible, demons, false doctrines, Jesus, Masonic Holiness to the Lord, Mormon temples, mormonism, Nauvoo Temple, personified moons, Salt Lake Temple, salvation, secret oaths on 09/20/2011| Leave a Comment »
So here we are with another installment of looking at the symbols on the Nauvoo and 
Salt Lake Temples. One of the reasons we’re doing this as I mentioned is to remind our readers to pray for the Mormons who attended these two temples over their summer holidays.
Tip of the Day, August 26
Posted in August, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged bible, false doctrines, false gospel, false prophets, Jesus, Masonic Lodge, mormonism, oaths to gods, salvation, secret oaths on 08/26/2011| Leave a Comment »
August 26 – Matthew 6:24; “No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”
Temple Endowment Ceremonies Part 5 The Veil
Posted in Temple Ceremonies, tagged false doctrines, false gospel, Five Points of Fellowship, Masonic oaths, Mormon Temple Endowment Ceremonies, secret handshakes, secret oaths, The Veil Ceremony on 08/23/2011| Leave a Comment »
Temple Ceremonies Part 5 The Veil of the Temple
The Marks on the Veil
PETER: Brethren and sisters, I will now explain the marks on the veil. These four marks are the marks of the holy priesthood, and corresponding marks are found in your individual garment.
This one on the right is the mark of the square. It is placed in the garment over the right breast, suggesting to the mind exactness and honor in keeping the covenants entered into this day.
Temple Endowment Ceremonies Part 4 Terrestrial World
Posted in Temple Ceremonies, tagged false doctrines, false gospel, mormonism, pay lay ale, secret handshakes, secret oaths, Temple Endowment Terrestrial Ceremony on 08/23/2011| Leave a Comment »
Temple Endowment Ceremonies Part 4 Terrestrial World
THE LAW OF CHASTITY
PETER: A couple will now come to the altar.
We are instructed to give unto you the law of chastity. This I will explain.
To the sisters, it is that no one of you will have sexual intercourse except with your husband to whom you are legally and lawfully wedded. To the brethren it is that no one of you will have sexual intercourse except with your wife to whom you are legally and lawfully wedded.
Temple Endowment Ceremonies Part 3 Telestial World
Posted in Temple Ceremonies, tagged false doctrines, false gods, Mormon, secret handshakes, secret oaths, Telestial World Temple Ceremony, temple ceremonies on 08/23/2011| 1 Comment »
Temple Ceremonies Part 3 Telestial World
THE LONE AND DREARY WORLD: THE TELESTIAL KINGDOM
ADAM PRAYS
[Adam and Eve are shown full view for the first time and they’re wearing animal skins. The lone and dreary world is represented by desert scenery. Adam kneels at his stone altar, spreads his hands to heaven, and prays.]
Temple Initiatory and Endowment Ceremonies
Posted in Temple Ceremonies, tagged endowment, false doctrine, initiatory, Jesus, Masonic oaths, Mormon Temple Ceremonies, salvation, secret names, secret oaths on 08/23/2011| 10 Comments »
The Initiatory Ceremony
Pre-1990
The ceremony script here is what took place in the temple before 1990. We’ll be posting the scripts for the latest revision later.
The Initiatory Ceremony is a preliminary four stage ritual performed before the Endowment Ceremonies in the temple. These ceremonies are performed on an individual basis while the Endowment Ceremonies are performed within a group setting of typically twenty patrons.
Temple Garments
Posted in Mentoring Handbook, Temple Ordinances, tagged bible, false doctrines, false gospel, false prophets, Jesus, Mormon temples, mormonism, salvation, secret handshakes, secret oaths, temple garments on 08/11/2011| 1 Comment »
Temple Garments
This article comes from a section from the Mentoring Handbook that we have available at our bookstore or you can download it for free on the site.
It is a compilation of LDS doctrines we’ve looked at and compared to biblical standards to see is what Joseph Smith taught and the modern-day LDS still adhere to today.
~Sandals are scriptural/shorts are optional~
Mormon Dilemma 32
Posted in Masonic Logde and Mormonism, tagged bible, Grand Master, Jahbulon, Jesus, joseph smith, Masonry and Mormonism, Nauvoo, salvation, secret oaths on 07/22/2011| 1 Comment »
We’re taking a look at the sequence of events that took place in Nauvoo, Illinois in 1842.
History of the Church, 4:552; “Wednesday, March 16.—I was with the Masonic Lodge and rose to the sublime degree.”
James 5:12; “But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.”
This took place on March 16, 1842.
Mormon Dilemma 30
Posted in Masonic Logde and Mormonism, Mormon Dilemmas, tagged bible, false doctrines, Jesus, joseph smith, Masonic Lodge, Mormon temples, mormonism, salvation, secret oaths on 07/19/2011| 14 Comments »
Mormons Should be Involved with Masonic Lodge
Evidences and Reconciliations, pg. 357-358; “Many of the Saints were Masons, such as Joseph’s brother Hyrum, Heber C. Kimball, Elijah Fordham, Newel K. Whitney, James Adams, and John C. Bennett. These members called attention to the spirit of brotherhood and brotherly love which are the foundations of Masonic fraternity… The people of the Church needed friends. The work in Nauvoo would be hindered if opposition to the Church were allowed to grow. The Prophet and his brethren and sisters of the Church had suffered much without cause. They wanted peace. Perhaps Masonry would help. So, in the light of history, ran the thoughts of the people.” – John Widtsoe
Mormon Dilemma 29
Posted in Masonic Logde and Mormonism, Mormon Dilemmas, tagged bible, Jesus, joseph smith, Masonic temples, Masonry, Mormon temples, mormonism, salvation, secret oaths on 07/19/2011| 1 Comment »
Joseph Smith a member of the Masonic Lodge
Encyclopedia of Mormonism, pg. 1018; “For a time Nauvoo was a community almost unto itself. Its singular status, the inclusive character of its life patterns, and the extension of the religious vision into all aspects of culture were stabilized by a strong self-sufficient charter and even a militia, the Nauvoo Legion. Many visitors came to view the new city, and efforts to promote cultural and intellectual exchange increased. Joseph Smith and about 1,500 other Church members joined the Masonic lodges in Nauvoo and nearby Keokuk and Montrose to promote fraternal relations (see –>Freemasonry in Nauvoo).”
False Prophecies of Joseph Smith
Posted in Joseph Smith Prophecies, tagged another gospel, bible, Book of Mormon, false gospel, false prophet, Jesus, joseph smith, mormonism, salvation, secret oaths, temple oaths on 05/13/2011| 1 Comment »
Secrets, none
Alma 37:25; “I will bring forth out of darkness unto light all their secret works and their abominations; and except they repent I will destroy them from off the face of the earth; and I will bring to light all their secrets and abominations, unto every nation that shall hereafter possess the land.”
Temple Ceremonies and the Clothing
Posted in Mormon Temples, Temple Ceremonies, tagged bible, false doctrine, Jesus, joseph smith, Masonic markings, Mormon Temple Ceremonies, Mormon Temple clothing, secret handshakes, secret oaths on 04/05/2011| 16 Comments »
Temple Ceremonies and the Clothing
By Melissa Grimes
My journey out of Mormonism began with the Mormon Temple. One night my husband was watching a documentary on Freemasonry and noticed how similar their temple rites were to those we participated in at the Mormon Temple. At this point of my Mormon experience I had doubts off and on about the validity of Joseph Smith’s claims yet never delved into any serious research. I was simply content in my ignorance, as I trusted in the words of the church leaders to quiet my concerns.
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