LDS Doctrine and Covenants Critique
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The Doctrine and Covenants
SECTION 12
Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to
Joseph Knight Sr., at Harmony, Pennsylvania, May 1829. Joseph Knight
believed the declarations of Joseph Smith concerning his possession of
the Book of Mormon plates and the work of translation then in progress
and several times had given material assistance to Joseph Smith and his
scribe, which enabled them to continue translating. At Joseph Knight’s
request, the Prophet inquired of the Lord and received the revelation.
1–6, Laborers in the vineyard are to gain salvation; 7–9, All who desire and are qualified may assist in the Lord’s work.
1 A great and marvelous work is about to come forth among the children of men.
Note: The Book of Mormon is not a marvelous work.
Plants and animals mentioned (e.g., wheat, horses) do not align with archaeological findings for the relevant periods
2 Behold, I am God; give heed to my word, which is quick and powerful,
sharper than a two-edged sword, to the dividing asunder of both joints
and marrow; therefore, give heed unto my word.
Note: The Holy Bible was plagiarized.
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any
two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and
of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of
the heart. Hebrews 4:12
3 Behold, the field is white already to harvest; therefore, whoso
desireth to reap let him thrust in his sickle with his might, and reap
while the day lasts, that he may treasure up for his soul everlasting
salvation in the kingdom of God.
Note: Joseph Smith did not understand the judgment of God.
And another angel came out from the altar, who had power over fire, and
he cried with a loud cry to him who had the sharp sickle, saying,
“Thrust in your sharp sickle and gather the clusters of the vine of the
earth, for her grapes are fully ripe.” So, the angel thrust his sickle
into the earth and gathered the vine of the earth and threw it into the
great winepress of the wrath of God. Revelation 14:18-19
4 Yea, whosoever will thrust in his sickle and reap, the same is called of God.
Note: The angels of God will do the harvest at the end of the age.
The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will gather out of
His kingdom all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness,
and will cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and
gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in
the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!
Matthew 13:41-43
5 Therefore, if you will ask of me you shall receive; if you will knock it shall be opened unto you.
Note: The Holy Bible was plagiarized.
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7
6 Now, as you have asked, behold, I say unto you, keep my commandments,
and seek to bring forth and establish the cause of Zion. 7 Behold, I
speak unto you, and also to all those who have desires to bring forth
and establish this work;
Note: The work of God is believing in Jesus Christ.
Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of
God?” Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that
you believe in Him whom He sent.” John 6:28-29
8 And no one can assist in this work except he shall be humble and full
of love, having faith, hope, and charity, being temperate in all
things, whatsoever shall be entrusted to his care.
Note: Joseph Smith had none of these qualities.
“I have more to boast of than ever any man had. I am the only man that
has ever been able to keep a whole church together since the days of
Adam. A large majority of the whole have stood by me. Neither Paul,
John, Peter, nor Jesus ever did it. I boast that no man ever did such a
work as I.” History of the Church 6:408-409.
9 Behold, I am the light and the life of the world, that speak these
words, therefore give heed with your might, and then you are called.
Amen.
Note: The Holy Bible was plagiarized.
In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. John 1:4