I am a fool

Joseph Smith once said about himself that if "he hadn't lived it, he wouldn't believe it."  What insight that provides.

 

I believe in the complete equality of all of us.  God did not love Joseph Smith more than He loved Sidney Rigdon.  Joseph remained true to the end, and Sidney fell away.  That had nothing to do with God's love for them.  It had to do with their love of God and willingness to sacrifice to have the faith to trust in God.

 

I do not blame anyone who questions my right to give answers.  I renounce any authority over anyone.  Even those over whom I have a position as father are treated with respect and urging, not by demanding they see or do things to please me.

If, however, I have the power to answer a question by the power of Spirit, and the answer seems to you to be filled with light and truth, then it is the Spirit you should thank - not me.  Such an ability will flee the moment I leave the path, seek to control others or become prideful.  You can mark it down as true: No man who has his own self as his concern will be able to declare the truth in purity and with the approval of the Spirit.

I have said before and I repeat it again - I am a fool.  You mustn't trust me.  If the Spirit does not ratify what I have to say, then I'm not worth the time to even consider.

 

This blog is an attempt to explain what I believe to be true. It is for those who are trying to find truth for themselves.  Hopefully you will become acquainted with enough to begin to trust that God does exist, and that He will answer questions, and that He is no respecter of persons.  Hopefully you will venture into asking and getting answers from Him directly.  Then, when you have begun that process, I hope to encourage you to follow through and receive from Him what He alone can provide to us.  For salvation lies in "knowing the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom He has sent."  (John 17: 3.)  It does not lie in following other men.  Rather it is to be found as a result of you drawing near to Him. This will in turn cause Him to draw near to you.

 

He lives!

 

He answers prayer!

 

He cares about and loves you as much as He has loved any person who has ever lived on this earth.