Sunday, November 28, 2010

Mormon 1

You can't help but be impressed with the similarities between Mormon who wrote the Book of Mormon and hid it up, and Joseph Smith who translated it and brought forth 1400 years later. I would think they were kindred spirits in the pre-mortal life. They were both around 15 years old when the Lord appeared to them. Mormon was 24 when he received the plates and began his commission from the Lord. Joseph was 24 when he had finished translating the Book of Mormon and organized church.

The people have become so wicked that the Lord has withdrawn the three disciples and forbidden Mormon to preach. It is hard to imagine a people so consumed with their own wickedness the Lord completely withdraws all gospel work among them. You have to wonder how many righteous people were left, if any. A society that totally rejects any kind of religious principles can only become depraved, which is evidenced by their acceptance of witchcraft, high immorality and other evil practices. Not a nice time to be alive for Mormon.

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