January 30 – Baptizing dead people. “Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.” 1 Timothy 1:4
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Tip of the Day, January 30
Posted in January, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged ancestor worship, Mormon temples, necromancy, works for the dead on 01/30/2018| Leave a Comment »
Mormon Missionary Discussions – Part 4
Posted in Mormon Missionary Discussions, tagged 3 kingdoms of heaven, Mormon Missionary Discussions Week 4, preexistence, works for the dead on 10/08/2017| Leave a Comment »
Discussion 4 – Eternal Progression
During this discussion investigators will learn a little more about the Mormon doctrine of Eternal Progression, in other words, how they can eventually become a god.
There are seven principles the investigators are taught in this lesson, they are:
Our Premortal Life
Mortal Life on Earth
Life After Death
Work for the Dead
The Eternal Family
Chasity
Word of Wisdom
Marvel Not at False Apostles from 2017 General Conference
Posted in Necromancy, tagged genealogy, Henry Eyring, spirit of Elijah, works for the dead on 06/02/2017| Leave a Comment »
Psalm 101:7; “He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: He that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.”
General Conference, ‘Gathering the Family of God,’ April 2017; “Today is April 1. Two days from now, April 3, marks 181 years from the day when Malachi’s prophecy was fulfilled. On that day, Elijah did come, and he gave to Joseph Smith the priesthood power to seal families eternally (see D&C 110:13–16). From that day to this, interest in exploring one’s family history has grown exponentially. …
Why is all of this happening? For lack of a better term, we call it the “spirit of Elijah.” We could also equally call it “fulfillment of prophecy.” I bear testimony that Elijah did come. The hearts of the children—of you and me—have turned to our fathers, our ancestors. The affection you feel for your ancestors is part of the fulfillment of that prophecy. It is deeply seated in your sense of who you are. But it has to do with more than just inherited DNA. …This is the work of our generation, what the Apostle Paul called “the dispensation of the fulness of times,” – Henry B. Eyring
Tip of the Day, March 1
Posted in Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged necromancy, temples, works for the dead on 03/01/2017| 6 Comments »
March 1 – Hebrews 9:14 tells us the worthlessness of dead works. It says; “How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?”
Tip of the Day, March 2
Posted in Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged bible, dead works, Doctrines of Salvation, faith, free gift, freedom, grace, Holy Spirit, Jesus, lds church, mormonism, obedience, promise, righteousness, salvation, Savior, truth, works based salvation, works for the dead on 03/02/2015| Leave a Comment »
March 2 – Romans 5:18; “Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life”.
Genealogy and Mormonism
Posted in Genealogy, tagged bible, false doctrines of Mormonism, genealogy, Jesus, necromancy, salvation, works for the dead, works vs. grace on 09/01/2013| Leave a Comment »
“The greatest responsibility in this world that God has laid upon us is to seek after our dead.” Joseph Smith
Doing genealogy research is a hobby many people enjoy. It can be fun to see where your family came from and to get a glimpse into what the lives of your ancestors might have been like many years ago. Mormons enjoy doing genealogy research as well, but for them it’s moved past being just something to do for fun and into a full blown obsession.
Family history work is a vital part to the Mormons salvation, or so they believe. They believe it’s also an important tool God uses so they can assist Him in redeeming the dead.
False Prophecies of Mormonism Genealogy Work Vital to Salvation
Posted in False Prophecies of the Mormon Church, tagged false doctrines of Mormonism, genealogy work for salvation, Liahona, Mormon temples, works for the dead, works vs. grace on 08/27/2013| Leave a Comment »
Liahona, November 2011; “My beloved young brothers and sisters, family history is not simply an interesting program or activity sponsored by the Church; rather, it is a vital part of the work of salvation and exaltation. You have been prepared for this day and to build up the kingdom of God. You are here upon the earth now to assist in this glorious work.”
Mormon Dilemma 624
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged bible, false doctrines of Mormonism, false gods, idolatry, Jesus, necromancy, polytheism, salvation, temple worship, works for the dead on 06/19/2013| 1 Comment »
Temple Worship
Ensign, “The Symbol of Our Membership”, October 1994; “Let us be a temple-attending and a temple-loving people. Let us hasten to the temple as frequently as time and means and personal circumstances allow. Let us go not only for our kindred dead, but let us also go for the personal blessing of temple worship, for the sanctity and safety which is provided within those hallowed and consecrated walls. The temple is a place of beauty, it is a place of revelation, it is a place of peace. It is the house of the Lord. It is holy unto the Lord. It should be holy unto us…But to have the temple indeed be a symbol unto us, we must desire it to be so. We must live worthy to enter the temple. We must keep the commandments of our Lord.” – Howard Hunter
Mormon Dilemma 257
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged 1 Timothy 1;4, ancestor worship, Christianity, false doctrines, Family History Work and Genealogy, mormonism, necromancy, works for the dead on 05/18/2012| 2 Comments »
Family History Work and Genealogy
http://www.lds.org/study/topics/family-history-work-and-genealogy?lang=eng “In the spirit world, the restored gospel is preached to those who died without receiving it in mortality. Many of those in the spirit world accept the gospel, but without a body they cannot receive the ordinances necessary for salvation. The primary purpose of family history work is to obtain names and other genealogical information so that temple ordinances can be performed in behalf of deceased ancestors.
The Great Debate
Posted in Great Debates, tagged blood of Jesus, crucifixion, false gospel, false prophet, families are forever, freedom, grace, Jesus, joseph smith, KGNW, lds church, mormonism, salvation, sealings in the temple, Seattle Radio Debate, Stake President, temple endowments, The Cross, truth, Works for salvation, works for the dead on 01/28/2011| 2 Comments »
THE GREAT DEBATES
October 1988
October 2006
Late October 1988, Las Vegas, Nevada. It was there, that a small group of people stood over a hole in the ground, watching as the tiny white casket which held its precious cargo was lowered into its final resting place. The casket held a child of God that was serving a mission for the Lord and from the results of her funeral; many would come to know the saving power of Christ Jesus, His crucifixion and resurrection.
Of course the baby’s parents felt as bad as they looked on that cold autumn morning and the baby’s grandparents, a couple of uncles and a cousin stood by to support her grief-stricken mom and dad. Nothing anyone could say would make it better as far as her mom was concerned and as the sound of the bishop’s voice droned on, the thoughts of the childless new mother was not at her daughter’s graveside.
Within the first five minutes of the eulogy that cold morning Mallory’s mom frantically searched her memory bank of the Jesus she had heard about in her travels over the past six years. What very little she did know wasn’t even close to what that bishop was proclaiming.
At the end of the graveside service the wind picked up as everyone walked back to their vehicles and the heartbroken mom turned to catch one more glimpse of her baby’s casket. The mom and dad drove home in stunned silence for most of the twenty minute drive back to the apartment. Little things were spoken between the two; “she sure had a lot of black curly hair” and “her nose looked just like…” What was there to be said? There was no baby, no help, no hope, no God to reach to and find comfort. The only thing she left that graveyard with was the bishop’s voice telling her that she would never see her baby again because they hadn’t been married in the temple. God would give Mallory to another family who was worthy of her. That’s when the visual made its appearance and the bishop’s voice began to serve as noise in the background.
When he said the words “she’ll be given to another couple who is worthy of her because they have been married in the temple…” her mind instantly pictured a massive white building with little to no windows; the temple. On the other side of the picture there stood a cross with blood that had been dripping from its owner that made the dust that caught the blood Holy ground.
Back at the apartment the young woman walked in her little home to be greeted by her own mother. As they changed clothes and began making lunch the debate that had been at the tips of everyone’s tongues broke loose.
The younger mom said to the older mom; “…didn’t you hear what that guy said? He told me that I was going to hell!” The older mom shook her head and made a clicking noise with her tongue as she told her daughter that she had misunderstood the bishop. The young, defiant woman knew differently; yet sadly enough neither she nor her husband even discussed the funeral until four years later. However, for now the bishop’s quote of the Prophet Joseph Fielding Smith rang in her ears; “If parents are righteous, they will have their children after the resurrection. Little children who die, whose parents are not worthy of an exaltation, will be adopted into the families of those who are worthy.”
How was that to be misunderstood? It seemed rather dry and pretty straightforward to her. She wanted God, but didn’t know how to go about “getting” Him as she was too intimidated to visit another church. She also didn’t know that the Holy, Merciful God of the Bible, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob would bless the couple with two more daughters within the next four years and the greatest gift of all; their salvation!
I never could have imagined that eighteen years later I would be praising a righteous Sovereign God for the gift of Mallory Elizabeth Grim and be involved in yet another debate. This time it would be in a Seattle Christian radio station with my husband and of course who else, but a couple of Mormons?!
The debate in that apartment has now lasted 18 years. I’ve never counted how many times I’ve “debated” with my mother about that day so long ago. She is just as convinced today that I misunderstood and I’m even more convinced I heard them correctly. The divide is wide indeed, but Jesus warned us of these days. He said there would be mothers against daughters and sons against fathers on account of His name.
It is almost surreal for me as I look back on that day in Vegas and think of what God has done for my family and for me too. I never would have imagined that this is what I would be doing; yet now I cannot imagine not doing this work! The debate at KGNW last week with Thor Tolo has blessed us beyond measure. We can’t thank everyone enough for their prayers that went up for the event! I’ve had people pray for me before when I speak or do a radio show, but in all honesty I have never experienced what I did this last week and the week prior to the taping of the show! It was very obvious to those in the studio and to Kirk and me that God was present among us!
I noticed the “misunderstandings” and topics between the debate last week and the debate 18 years ago were very similar. They both contained the following subjects: absence of the cross, no assurance of salvation and good works. The most striking similarity was the emptiness in my heart while I wondered why; both then and now. Why is it they won’t even stop to give it (the truth) the slightest of consideration? What bad thing could it bring upon you to just consider the possibility that there may be some truth in what we (non-Mormons; Christians) proclaim?
Mallory wasn’t the only “thing” I buried that day in 1988. Before I got up from my chair at that gravesite I recall looking down into the grave and picturing myself placing my heritage down there as well. I knew on that day my ignorant, misinformed perception of “my people” was over and done with.
One of the first things Thor asked me at the debate was to explain why I believe the Mormons are not Christians. I told him the main reason is because of the cross. In Mormonism there is no cross in the sense of it being the altar of God. Once again, it’s about the cross, or rather the lack thereof. The sign of the empty cross doesn’t just imply, but shouts out the good news of our salvation and resurrection! On the flip side you see the Mormon parents at their child’s funeral. All that is offered is the hope of going to the temple a year later to work for salvation of the child and the parent; no mention of a cross in that scenario.
When Thor asked Stake President Burnham if he had assurance of his salvation, he replied; “Well now you’re testing my humility”. Oh please. I knew he wouldn’t be able to proclaim any good news of rest for his own soul, assurance that the Shepherd is always with him to lead, console and keep watch over His flock. There is no hope when you are working all the time for your own life. How are you rejuvenated, fed, rested and refreshed? You can’t be if you are the one that is always in control. It took me years to disencumber myself of the filthy robe of self-sufficiency. I felt much like what the apostle Paul described in Romans chapter seven; “why do I do the things I don’t want to do but don’t do the things I want to do”? The only way my life got into order is when I got off the merry-go-round of doing good works for my salvation. Even to this day, how could I be sure if it (salvation) was based on my own worthiness? This week and last week I’ve worked pretty hard. Next week I might get distracted or maybe take it easy. How do I justify myself in God’s eyes with this type of spiritual battle going on inside my soul?
As mentioned earlier, we have been so blessed by seeing God at work in people’s lives. It’s been nothing short of an honor to watch His grace flow to those around us! We’re sending out this praise and prayer report so you can be blessed as well! Continue to pray won’t you that those who are struggling with their decision to either join or leave the Church would be made through the will of the true God of the Bible? And pray for us as we help the people in their decisions so that we would only be focused on Him and our reasons for doing this!
Mr. Burnham e-mailed Kirk and me a couple of days after the debate to let us know that he had researched our claim about the false prophecy of Oliver Granger. We’ll be posting that on the site this week. He wanted us to be sure to let everyone know that indeed the prophecy did come true. He (Burnham) found some letters that were written by Granger’s descendants describing their grandfather and what he had done for the Church. As we stated on the show, it didn’t come to pass. This brings us to a little project. We’re asking everyone to let us know; have you ever heard of Oliver Granger? We’ll be posting our findings on the site at the end of the month!
You can download and listen to the debate by clicking on the links below. Each file is approximately 9 MB. These take you to the website of KGNW and the Live From Seattle Show.
Hour 1:
http://boss.streamos.com/download/swn/miscellaneous/kgnw/lfs_special_hour_1.mp3
Hour 2: http://boss.streamos.com/download/swn/miscellaneous/kgnw/lfs_special_hour_2.mp3
Hour 3: http://boss.streamos.com/download/swn/miscellaneous/kgnw/lfs_special_hour_3.mp3
Praise! We cannot give too many details for privacy reasons, however, someone here in the Puget Sound Community, ex-Mormon, accepted the true Lord Jesus into “their” heart as Lord and Savior because of the debate! All we can say is “Praise God!”
We’ve been in touch several times with a very nice lady who listened to KGNW the Monday after the show (Thor actually had me do the program w/ him impromptu). I was able to pray for a woman whose daughter is thinking of joining the Church. Daughter’s name is Lauren, 18, freshman at University of Washington. Lauren needs to be introduced to good Christian kids on campus.
I (Michelle) received several e-mails from members of the Church who believe that I am totally wrong about my claims in regards to the lack of the cross and want for me to issue a public apology for my statements on KGNW. My answer…no.
Praise! An ex-Mormon Christian listening to the debate wrote in to volunteer to help us at the ministry!
Praise! We have a volunteer for translating our tracts from English into Spanish! Because the Lord provided so quickly and abundantly on this I’m going to be confident in asking my next request! If you speak a language other than English or Spanish and would like to see tracts printed in that language and would be willing to translate them for us, let us know!
Praise! We received many requests for mentoring packets. The new outlines are going to print this week, if you’re interested in an expanded, updated version (80 pgs.), don’t forget to send an e-mail to michelle@lifeafter.org to let me know! We’re requesting $3.00 for s+h for postage.
Prayer and Praise! A 40+ year old mentally disabled man contacted Life After about a week before the debate. He was a convert in the LDS Church and was active for approximately seven years. He felt the Lord tell him two months ago to leave the Church because they weren’t Christian. Ironically enough, Michael, ended up attending my church. He then was listening to the radio, heard the debate and called our ministry line. To make things even more confusing for him, Mr. Burnham (from the debate) is Michael’s Stake President. Various members of his ward are harassing him at the stores, etc., in the town they live. I am confident you’ll know how to pray! J This isn’t the first time I’ve had to deal with the Church and mentally impaired members who want out.
Jeff Burnham – Stake President at debate.
Doug Crandall – Jeff’s neighbor and fellow Mormon at debate.
We thank each and every one of you for praying for us and the ministry. We couldn’t do this without you! May God bless you and our warmest greetings go out to you as you celebrate this upcoming Thanksgiving!
With Love in Christ;
Michelle Grim
1 Cor. 1:18
Quote of the month from the Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, pg. 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. Yea, in all your kicking and flounderings, see to it that you do not this thing, lest innocent blood be found upon your skirts, and you go down to hell. All other sins are not to be compared to sinning against the Holy Ghost, and proving a traitor to the brethren.”
Oaths and Loyalty
Posted in Oaths and Loyalty, tagged bible, blind obedience, endowment ceremony, freedom, grace, Jesus, lds church, Mormon oaths, Mormon temple, Mormon testimony, Mosaic Law, oaths, salvation, Savior, secret not sacred, truth, works for the dead, works vs. grace on 01/25/2011| Leave a Comment »
Oaths & Loyalty
Loyalty can be a noble thing in life. There are a number of causes we can be loyal to and as Christians we all know that the loyalty of Jesus’ love for us knows no bounds. But what about mankind; where’s the line of being loyal and the line of blind obedience which can lead to destruction?
My family and I watched a movie this past week about Dietrich Bonhoeffer. He was a German pastor and theologian who helped secure freedom for Jews from 1939 to the time of his imprisonment in 1943.
The short film about Bonhoeffer, Agent of Grace, is just one of a handful of movies released about Hitler. Each begs the question of what the difference is between loyalty and blind obedience. How could something like the Holocaust happen and why didn’t anyone question their moral conscience when swearing allegiance to Hitler? Every member of the German armed forces swore an oath of allegiance to Hitler. Notice it wasn’t to the country or the constitution of Germany, but to Hitler. They oath each member took is as follows:
“The Wehrmacht Oath of Loyalty to Adolf Hitler, 2 August 1934
“I swear by God this sacred oath that I shall render unconditional obedience to Adolf Hitler, the Führer of the German Reich, supreme commander of the armed forces, and that I shall at all times be prepared, as a brave soldier, to give my life for this oath.”” (1)
Compare the above information with the oaths of personal allegiance to the constitution of the United States that is taken by each member of the American Armed Forces:
“I, (NAME), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.” (2)
As you can see, the evidence of where the loyalties of these two militaries lie is abundantly clear. The American military vows to protect our land and Hitler demanded unfettered loyalty to him. This is a classic example of how blind obedience leads to tragedy.
Now while loyalty to your family or friends is commendable, we still have to ask; how far is too far? Seeing the film on Bonhoeffer reminded me of the oaths Mormons will take each time they go to temple or even the oaths they take towards their own souls when “bearing their testimonies”. As you well know the testimony of a Mormon is eerily similar to each other. The same words and phrases are used to define their individual commitment and adoration towards the Church, Jesus, the Book of Mormon and lest we forget; Joseph Smith.
Let me make something very clear before I proceed any further. I do not believe that Mormons behave like Nazis. I do not equate Hitler to any past, present or future prophet of the LDS Church. The reason I use the analogy is to show how blind obedience to a person and/or system is a dangerous behavior.
While some of the words a Mormon will use in their testimonies are in a different order, the main theme runs throughout each. This is typically what you’ll hear;
“I know the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only true Church on the face of the earth. I know the Book of Mormon is the word of God. I know that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God and I know that the current president (right now it’s Monson) is a true prophet of God. I know that Christ is the Messiah who died for me and was resurrected on the 3rd day…”
On the LDS Church News website I found a section that gives instructions for members to teach their children how to “bear their testimonies”. (3) According to this site “testimony language is different from talking about God”. Huh?
The site tells the reader they should teach children what to bear testimony of; Christ, Joseph and the Book of Mormon. It then tells them to practice at home in informal settings.
First of all, why would there be such a thing as “testimony language”? Secondly, why should you be taught to “bear testimony of the Church, the prophet Joseph”, etc.? A testimony is a declaration of your faith, or a statement you give while under oath in a court setting to tell what you know of a certain situation. It’s a statement about something you know to be true in your personal experience.
Thirdly, it says to tell the children that their testimonies will grow. Isn’t this a given? I mean why would you tell somebody what to say about the personal things they already know? Why is it they have to be dictated to regarding how they share their own experiences? This is manipulative.
Kirk and I traveled extensively throughout Europe when we lived there in the mid eighties and I’ve often said the one place that reminded me most of Utah was East Berlin. The tones of the people’s voices and the emptiness in their eyes spoke volumes to me. It was obvious to all that the presence of communism had taken its toll.
Throughout all our travels Kirk and I met a lot of people and ironically the one thing that attracted me to the Christians was their testimonies. Each person had their unique story, but each fact they shared with me about Jesus was the same. He loves me, He died for me and He was God incarnate. Those were the only similarities existent in their “testimonies”. No one practiced it before they met me and then recited something by rote, yet the vocabulary they spontaneously used radiated their devotion for Christ Jesus.
The US military gathers their new recruits together and they pledge to obey so that the forces stay strong. Hitler did this to another extreme to ensure that everyone did just as they were told at all times so that he could someday rule the world much like the Romans did. What purpose does it serve for everyone to have similar testimonies, other than to control the masses?
Can you just imagine what the Apostle Paul would’ve said? How would he talk about Joseph Smith or the Book of Mormon? What do you think his testimony is like up in heaven? With the utter devotion he portrayed to Jesus in his writings, where would Joseph or Monson fit in? If we’re so busy talking about Smith, Hinckley and/or Monson then honestly, where in your testimony does Jesus fit?
To show what I mean about their devotion to Smith take a look at what it says in Joseph Smith: The Choice Seer, Part III, Chapter 25;
“The accumulation of all scholarly knowledge in the earth’s history of events past or the projection of things future will yet pale into embarrassed silence when compared with the knowledge granted us through the instrumentality of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Such things stand as a third great evidence of his prophetic calling.”
Just think…even Moses and Isaiah, not to mention Jesus’ knowledge, will “pale in embarrassed silence” when compared to the third grade education of good ol’ Joe. Now in light of this let’s see one of the reasons they say we should trust the prophet Joseph Smith. Discourses of Wilford Woodruff, pg. 67;
“GREATNESS OF JOSEPH SMITH. I look upon Joseph Smith as the greatest prophet that ever breathed the breath of life, excepting Jesus Christ. Father Adam, as I have said, stands at the head; but Joseph Smith was reserved to lay the foundation of this great kingdom and dispensation of salvation to the whole human family in these last days, to build up Zion, to establish God’s kingdom, and to prepare it for the coming of the Son of Man.”
Again, unfettered loyalty to a man is a dangerous thing. It has the potential of great destruction either to one person or a whole society. Yet they have the examples listed above on where to direct their loyalty to and even receive other examples from the pulpits of their schools. At Brigham Young University, the apostle Dallin Oaks said this at the CES Doctrine and Covenants Symposium;
“Our individual, personal testimonies are based on the witness of the Spirit, not on any combination or accumulation of historical facts. If we are so grounded, no alteration of historical facts can shake our testimonies.” (“1985 CES Doctrine and Covenants Symposium,” Brigham Young University, Aug. 16, 1985, page 26)”
The point is this; on whom or what do you lay your devotion? Making public oaths is a serious business and shouldn’t be taken lightly, yet this is what each and every Mormon does when they bear their testimonies to what they falsely believe is truth. For the Mormon the oath is made to not only Joseph Smith, but to all prophets in the Church, the Book of Mormon and the Church itself. Jesus ends up being a mere sideline attribute. The pressure of believing all this is tremendous as they’re promised suffering for any incompliance.
For example, there is a list of protocols called “The Fourteen Fundamentals of Following Our Prophets”. The complete list will be posted at the end of this article but the last item is what caught my attention. It says;
“The prophet and the presidency—the living prophet and the First Presidency—follow them and be blessed—reject them and suffer.”
Now tell me how this is inspired? Where in the Bible did Jesus ever tell us to follow mankind and manmade institutions in this manner?
Pray with us won’t you? Pray for each and every member of the LDS Church to indeed have a personal revelation and testimony as to the truth of this false church and the truth of the One True God, Christ Jesus.
With Love in Christ;
Michelle
Jude 1:24-25; “Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, 25 To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.”
1 – http://ddickerson.igc.org/oath-of-loyalty.html
2 – http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/a/oathofenlist.htm
Liahona June 1981, pg. 1, Ezra Taft Benson, “Fourteen Fundamentals in Following the Prophet
(Address given Tuesday, February 26, 1980 at Brigham Young University); “In conclusion let us summarize this grand key, these “Fourteen Fundamentals in Following the Prophet”, for our salvation depends on them.”
1. The prophet is the only man who speaks for the Lord in everything.
2. The living prophet is more vital to us than the standard works.
3. The living prophet is more important to us than a dead prophet.
4. The prophet will never lead the church astray.
5. The prophet is not required to have any particular earthly training or credentials to speak on any subject or act on any matter at any time.
6. The prophet does not have to say “Thus Saith the Lord,” to give us scripture.
7. The prophet tells us what we need to know, not always what we want to know.
8. The prophet is not limited by men’s reasoning.
9. The prophet can receive revelation on any matter, temporal or spiritual.
10. The prophet may advise on civic matters.
11. The two groups who have the greatest difficulty in following the prophet are the proud who are learned and the proud who are rich.
12. The prophet will not necessarily be popular with the world or the worldly.
13. The prophet and his counselors make up the First Presidency—the highest quorum in the Church.
14. The prophet and the presidency—the living prophet and the First Presidency—follow them and be blessed—reject them and suffer.
I testify that these fourteen fundamentals in following the living prophet are true. If we want to know how well we stand with the Lord then let us ask ourselves how well we stand with His mortal captain—how close do our lives harmonize with the Lord’s anointed—the living Prophet—President of the Church, and with the Quorum of the First Presidency.
May God bless us all to look to the Prophet and the Presidency in the critical and crucial days ahead is my prayer.”
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False Prophecies of the Mormon Church
The Lord says to disregard the prophet who speaks a lie in His name - Deuteronomy 18:20-22
Contradictions & Interesting Facts about the 3-in-1
See how the Mormon canon of scripture contradicts itself & the Bible
Creeds of Christianity
The Early Christian Church's Statements of Faith
Cross of Christ; Why do Mormons Hate It?
The 10th Mormon president/prophet of the LDS Church called the cross 'repugnant'!
Discourses and Lectures of LDS Leaders
Easter & Holy Week
Essays of the LDS Church
Faith
Follow the Prophet
Why must Mormons follow a prophet and not God?
Foundation of Mormonism
Who, or what, is the foundation of your Christian faith?
Galaxy Teachings of the LDS Church
Why does Mormonism have so many false doctrines about our galaxy and the Lord?
General Conferences
Semi-annual reminders to follow the prophet
General Research
God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit of the Bible
37 Miracles of Jesus Christ
What Do Mormons Think of the Virgin Mary?
Godhead of Mormonism
A look at the 3 gods of the Mormon godhead. Their godhead is nothing like that of the Christian Trinity - find out why!
GRACE
Heavenly Mother, Goddess Wife
Ishtar, an Assyrian and Babylonian Goddess known as the Queen of Heaven
Jesus, My Brother and Butch Cassidy
Robert LeRoy Parker, aka "Butch Cassidy"
Jesus and Lucifer are Brothers
Moses 5:13; "And Satan came among them, saying, I am also a son of God..."
Great Apostasy?
Ten questions about so-called apostacy
Handouts for Witnessing to Mormons
Witnessing tracts & handouts for missions and classes at your church
History of Mormonism
How Mormonism Attacks Christianity
Why do Mormons attack the body of Christ if they're Christians?
How to Witness to a Mormon
How to Witness to a Mormon/Help for your Mormon friends & loved ones
120+ Chronological False Prophecies of Joseph Smith
All about Joseph Smith
Church leaders have said that without the vision of Joseph Smith, they'd have nothing so let's take a look at some of the things of Joseph
Arrest of Jesus and Arrest of Joseph Smith
We know Jesus died for our sins, but what did Joseph die for?
Joseph Smith; Angels, Magic, Masonry and the Occult
Should we trust someone who's involved with these things?
False Prophecies of Joseph Smith
Why would you place your salvation into the hands of a false prophet?
The Many Visions of Joseph Smith
There are several versions of Smith's first vision; which one do you believe?
Joseph Smith’s Questionable Activities
Joseph Smith the Martyr?
An examination of Joseph Smith's death
Joseph Smith the Translator
Kinderhook Plates and The Greek Psalter Incident serve as further proof Smith was a false prophet
Will the Real Joseph Smith Please Stand Up?
Who was the real Joseph Smith?
Journal of Discourses
LDS: Not Everything in Mormonism is True
LDS Hymns
LDS Sunday School Lessons -Old Testament
LDS OT Sunday School Lessons
Lifestyles of the Mormons
Mormon lives are busier than most. With meetings, temple attendance, food storage, the strive to be perfect - it's overwhelming and far from having peace in knowing Christ. Find out why!
Man and Original Sin
The LDS Church doesn't ascribe to the orthodox belief in original sin; why is that?
Man’s sinful nature
Marriage & Childbirth Mandatory
Mentoring Handbook
Compare LDS doctrine w/ the Bible
Mitt Romney, Mormonism & America
Mormonism's True Agenda; Saving Souls or Ruling America?
Mormon Bishops
Mormon Dilemmas
Mormons are faced with confusing doctrine every time they open their scriptures.
3,000+ Mormon Quotes
Quotes & false prophecies from Mormon leaders
Mormon Church Structure
Mormon Missionary Discussions
Mormon Priesthood
Mormonism & World Religions Compared
Why does Mormonism mimic so many religions? Astrology, witchcraft, Satanism, Masonry, Universalism, Hinduism...it's all there in one package called Mormonism. Why?
Mormons On The Internet
Jesus said; "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32
Moroni & Hill Cumorah; real stories or stolen?
Moroni, Comoro off the coast of East Africa
Moroni the Angel of Light
Galatians 1:6-9 says not to accept another gospel from an angel of light, yet atop every LDS temple there sits an angel of light proclaiming a new gospel...
Mountain Meadows Massacre
Necromancy in Mormonism
Why is talking to dead people condoned in Mormonism?
Nepotism in the Mormon Church
News Updates, First Presidency Messages & Visiting Teaching Messages
An examination of the LDS' latest teachings from the presidency to the women's groups. Find out why their monthly messages aren't biblical!
Numbers Game
Why are there so many rules to obey for salvation if Mormonism is a Christian church?
Pearl of Great Price; Is It Worth Your Life?
Could this book cost you salvation in Jesus?
Polygamous Mormon Church Leaders & Wives
Why Doesn't the Church Practice Polygamy Today?
Polygamy
Ordained of God?
Polygamy Quotes
Find out what Mormon Church leaders really think of polygamy
Prayer Life of Mormons
All the rules of how to pray and what to say leaves no room for a conversation with the Lord!
Prophets & Apostles of the LDS Church
"Prophet" John Taylor in prison for polygamy
Curse of Cain
Does a true prophet of God preach racism?
Racism
1978 Prophecy, Book of Moses, Curse of Cain, 2 Nephi 30:6, All are Alike Unto God...What is the truth?
Racism in the Mormon Church
Are comments like "blacks are slaves mentally" really from the God of the Bible or racist men?
Romans Road
Romans Road to Salvation
Salvation!
Mormon Salvation vs. Biblical Salvation. Find out why they're not the same!
Signs of a Cult – Is Mormonism a Cult?
Know the Difference between Christianity and pseudo-Christianity!
Spirit Babies
True Mormon salvation = godhood with multiple wives and countless spirit babies
Suicide in Utah; 12 Per Week, 1 Every 14 Hours
Ten Tribes Quotes by Mormon Leaders
Baptisms for the Dead
A commandment from God or necromancy?
Occult Markings on Mormon Temples
Temple Ceremony Videos
Sacred or secret?
Temple Endowment Film, Ceremonies & Clothing
How does swearing secret oaths glorify God?
Temple Furniture
The biblical temple and Mormon temples have virtually nothing in common; find out why
Terminology of a Mormon vs. Biblical Terminology
Mormon vocabulary is vastly different from the norm. If you're a Christian & feel you're speaking a different language, learn about the differences here.
Testing for Truth
How you can know and trust what God has to say in His word
Thought of the Day about Mormonism
A Collection of News Items and Prophetic Utterances from and about Mormonism
Tithing Quotes
Unequally Yoked
Mormonism & Christianity are not compatible - find out why.
Visiting Teaching Messages
Why I Left the Mormon Church & Resignation Letter
"...for I know whom I have believed..." 2 Tim. 1:12
Women & Mormonism
Would a true apostle say this? Heber C. Kimball; "I think no more of taking another wife than I do of buying a cow."
Word of Wisdom
Worshiping Mormon Pioneers
The Mormon pioneers trekking across America is re-enacted every year by faithful Mormons to honor the faith of their ancestors
YouTube Mormon Quotes
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