The system of idolatry, invented by modern christianity, far surpasses in absurdity anything that we have ever heard of.
The kingdom of God is an order of government established by divine authority. It is the only legal government that can exist in any part of the universe.
The kingdom of God is a theocracy. And as it is the only form of government which will redeem and save mankind, it is necessary that every soul should be rightly and thoroughly instructed in regard to its nature and general characteristics.
The greatest desire of my heart was for the Lord to manifest His will concerning me.
On the 1st day of December, 1830, I was confirmed, and in accordance with the word of the Lord I was ordained an Elder under the hands of the Prophet.
It was seldom that I attended any religious meetings, as my parents had not much faith in and were never so unfortunate as to unite themselves with any of the religious sects.
It is a grievous sin in the sight of God for any man to presume to baptize, unless God has authorized him by new revelation to baptize in his name.