Who would you say this is referring to?
Elder Young
Jesus Christ?
Chris
Naturally we would assume this is a tribute
to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Sadly, however, this is a quote from an article
entitled, “Recurring Themes of President
Hinckley” featured in the Ensign magazine,
June 2000, p. 18.
And it is referring to Joseph Smith – not,
Jesus Christ.
Elder Smith
But, we don’t worship Joseph Smith.
We only look up to him as a great prophet.
Chris - phone
Elders, that line came from the Mormon hymn,
“Praise To The Man” which also includes
the following lyrics:
Elder Young
That’s one of, my favorite church hymns.
Chris
Listen to the comparison Brigham Young made
in 1871, between Joseph Smith and Jesus from
the Journal of Discourses, Vol. 14, p.203:
Elder Smith
We do believe he was a prophet with great
character, just like those prophets mentioned
in Scripture.
Chris
Even, Smith himself had no problem in bragging.
He stated, “…I have more to BOAST of than
ever any man had.
(History of the Church, Vol. 6, pp.408-409)
What do you think of that proud statement
from your, prophet?
Elder Young
That’s the first time I’ve ever heard
that quote.
Chris
A true prophet of God would never think of
making such a statement!
In 1 Corinthians 1:31, the Apostle Paul reminded
the church at Corinth what the Prophet Jeremiah
Elder Smith
Where did you read that?
Chris
That is from the Teachings of the Prophet
Joseph Smith p .363.
The Bible teaches that humility, not boastfulness,
should be the primary character of someone
who claims to be a Christian.
Paul warned in Romans 12:3 “For I say, through
the grace given unto me, to every man that
is among you, not to think of himself more
highly than he ought to think; but to think
soberly, according as God hath dealt to every
man the measure of faith.”
Additional ref:
James 4:6
Luke 14:11
Elder Young
Even the Book of Mormon in Alma 5:27-28 says,
Chris
Paul explains in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 “…I
Joseph Smith never boasted in his weaknesses.
Instead, he seems to have spent his life exalting
himself.
Are you questioning some of the harsh statements
in this episode?
Examine the evidence for yourself.
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