PREFACE.
TO THE READER—
As many false reports have been circulated respecting the following work, and also many unlawful measures taken by the evil designing persons to destroy me, and also the work, I would inform you that I translated, by the gift and power of God, and caused to be written, one hundred and sixteen pages, the which I took from the Book of Lehi, which was an account abridged from the plates of Lehi, by the hand of Mormon; which said account, some person or persons have stolen and kept from me, notwithstanding my utmost exertions to recover it again—and being commanded of the Lord that I should not translate the same over again, for Satan had put it into their hearts to tempt the Lord their God, by altering the words, that they did read contrary from that which I translated and caused to be written; and if I should bring forth the same words again, or, in other words, if I should translate the same over again, they would publish that which they had stolen, and Satan would stir up the hearts of this generation, that they might not receive this work: but behold, the Lord said unto me, I will not suffer that Satan shall accomplish his evil design in this thing: therefore thou shalt translate from the plates of Nephi, until ye come to that which ye have translated, which ye have retained; and behold ye shall publish it as the record of Nephi; and thus I will confound those who have altered my words. I will not suffer that they shall destroy my work; yea, I will shew unto them that my wisdom is greater than the cunning of the Devil. Wherefore, to be obedient unto the commandments of God, I have, through his grace and mercy, accomplished that which he hath commanded me respecting this thing. I would also inform you that the plates of which hath been spoken, were found in the township of Manchester, Ontario county, New-York.
THE AUTHOR.
Charles Perry Locke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Blaine,
You said, "This is simple wisdom--As the Lord says, "My wisdom is greater
than the cunning of the devil." Since we do not all accept the same books,
or use the same translations, can you please give a reference when you post
a quote?
Thanks,
Perry
>From: "Blaine Borrowman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Kingdom Come
>Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 20:59:03 -0700
>
>Blaine: But the early members of the Church of Jesus Chrst of Latter-day
>Saints did try the United Order, Terry, and it failed eventually for many
>of the same reasons it failed in the original Church--mostly persecution,
>but also some saints were not ready for such. We also believe it is the
>order of Heaven, which means sooner or later, we will all have to live it.
>It is what we consider part of the "higher law." Tithing is a part of the
>"lesser law," as you pointed out, but as a substitute, it is the only one
>we seem able to handle at this time. This is simple wisdom--As the Lord
>says, "My wisdom is greater than the cunning of the devil." We accept his
>wisdom in this matter, even if you as a non-participant do not.
>BUT--We also believe that until a person actually tries something, he has
>no place in criticizing it. Have you ever tried paying tithing? I recall
>a man who did, even though he was not a member of my church, and he became
>very prosperous--he attributed it to the Lord's having blessed him for
>living this law. I believe he was a Protestant, like some of you on TT.
> Try it!! You'll like it!!
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Terry Clifton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Sent: Sunday, February 29, 2004 7:00 PM
>Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Kingdom Come
>
>
> >
> > >
> > > Blaine: The History of the Mormon Church explains this. Briefly,
>the
> > > Church was at first commanded to live the United Order--having all
> > things in
> > > common--but as time went by, apparently this was too difficult for
>many
> > to
> > > do. The Lord then relented, and told them they could live a lesser
> > > law--that of the tithe. Not so strange after all, considering this
>is
> > > essentially what happened in the early church
> > =====================================
> > I believe Blaine, if I remember correctly, that the church in
>Jerusalem
> > was the only one of all the new testament churches to have all things in
> > common. It was not a pattern for us to follow.
> > Terry
> >
> >
> > ----------
> > "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may
>know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6)
>http://www.InnGlory.org
> >
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