LDS Doctrine and Covenants Critique
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The Doctrine and Covenants
SECTION 42
Revelation given in two parts through Joseph Smith the
Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, February 9 and 23, 1831. The first part,
consisting of verses 1 through 72, was received in the presence of
twelve elders and in fulfillment of the Lord’s promise previously made
that the “law” would be given in Ohio (see section 38:32). The second
portion consists of verses 73 through 93. The Prophet specifies this
revelation as “embracing the law of the Church.”
1–10, The elders are called to preach the gospel, baptize converts, and
build up the Church; 11–12, They must be called and ordained and are to
teach the principles of the gospel found in the scriptures; 13–17, They
are to teach and prophesy by the power of the Spirit; 18–29, The Saints
are commanded not to kill, steal, lie, lust, commit adultery, or speak
evil against others; 30–39, Laws governing the consecration of
properties are set forth; 40–42, Pride and idleness are condemned;
43–52, The sick are to be healed through administrations and by faith;
53–60, The scriptures govern the Church and are to be proclaimed to the
world; 61–69, The site of the New Jerusalem and the mysteries of the
kingdom will be revealed; 70–73, Consecrated properties are to be used
to support Church officers; 74–93, Laws governing fornication,
adultery, killing, stealing, and confession of sins are set forth.
1 Hearken, O ye elders of my church, who have assembled yourselves
together in my name, even Jesus Christ the Son of the living God, the
Savior of the world; inasmuch as ye believe on my name and keep my
commandments.
Note: Jesus Christ wants believers to go out to all nations.
Then He said to them, “Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary
for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, and
that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to
all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. Luke 24:46-47
2 Again I say unto you, hearken and hear and obey the law which I shall give unto you.
Note: Jesus Christ gave one commandment.
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.” John 13:34
3 For verily I say, as ye have assembled yourselves together according
to the commandment wherewith I commanded you, and are agreed as
touching this one thing, and have asked the Father in my name, even so
ye shall receive.
Note: Jesus Christ wants believers to go out to all nations.
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given
to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all
the nations,” Matthew 28:18-19
4 Behold, verily I say unto you, I give unto you this first
commandment, that ye shall go forth in my name, every one of you,
excepting my servants Joseph Smith, Jun., and Sidney Rigdon.
Note: Jesus Christ gave one commandment.
“This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:12
5 And I give unto them a commandment that they shall go forth for a
little season, and it shall be given by the power of the Spirit when
they shall return.
Note: Jesus Christ gave the Holy Spirit before they went to all nations.
But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and
you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and
Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:8
6 And ye shall go forth in the power of my Spirit, preaching my gospel,
two by two, in my name, lifting up your voices as with the sound of a
trump, declaring my word like unto angels of God.
Note: Believers will preach Jesus Christ.
“Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by
God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in
your midst, as you yourselves also know— Him, being delivered by the
determined purpose and foreknowledge of God, you have taken by lawless
hands, have crucified, and put to death; whom God raised up, having
loosed the pains of death, because it was not possible that He should
be held by it.” Acts 2:22-24
7 And ye shall go forth baptizing with water, saying: Repent ye, repent ye, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Note: The Christian Gospel is not baptism.
For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not
with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no
effect. 1 Corinthians 1:17
8 And from this place ye shall go forth into the regions westward; and
inasmuch as ye shall find them that will receive you ye shall build up
my church in every region—
Note: Jesus Christ wants believers to go out to all nations.
And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15
9 Until the time shall come when it shall be revealed unto you from on
high, when the city of the New Jerusalem shall be prepared, that ye may
be gathered in one, that ye may be my people and I will be your God.
Note: The New Jerusalem is still in heaven.
Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the
first earth had passed away. Also, there was no more sea. Then I, John,
saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God,
prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Revelation 21:1-2
10 And again, I say unto you, that my servant Edward Partridge shall
stand in the office whereunto I have appointed him. And it shall come
to pass, that if he transgress another shall be appointed in his stead.
Even so. Amen.
Note: Joseph Smith took advantage of Edward Partridge.
Partridge died on May 27, 1840, in Nauvoo, Illinois, at the age of 46.
Partridge expended much of his wealth in support of the movement before
he died.
11 Again I say unto you, that it shall not be given to anyone to go
forth to preach my gospel, or to build up my church, except he be
ordained by someone who has authority, and it is known to the church
that he has authority and has been regularly ordained by the heads of
the church.
Note: Authority is not needed to preach Jesus Christ.
At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at
Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea
and Samaria, except the apostles. And devout men carried Stephen to his
burial and made great lamentation over him. As for Saul, he made havoc
of the church, entering every house, and dragging off men and women,
committing them to prison. Therefore, those who were scattered went
everywhere preaching the word. Acts 8:1-4
12 And again, the elders, priests and teachers of this church shall
teach the principles of my gospel, which are in the Bible and the Book
of Mormon, in the which is the fulness of the gospel.
Note: The Christian Gospel is Jesus Christ.
Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to
you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you
are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless
you believed in vain. For I delivered to you first of all that which I
also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the
Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third
day according to the Scriptures, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
13 And they shall observe the covenants and church articles to do them,
and these shall be their teachings, as they shall be directed by the
Spirit. 14 And the Spirit shall be given unto you by the prayer of
faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach.
Note: The Holy Spirit will testify of Jesus Christ.
“But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father,
the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of
Me. And you also will bear witness, because you have been with Me from
the beginning. John 15:26-27
15 And all this ye shall observe to do as I have commanded concerning
your teaching, until the fulness of my scriptures is given.
Note: The Book of Mormon is fiction.
There are a number of anachronistic words and phrases in the Book of
Mormon—their existence in the text contradicts known linguistic
patterns or archaeological findings. Each of the anachronisms is a
word, phrase, artifact, or other concept that did not exist in the
Americas during the time period in which Mormonism founder Joseph Smith
said the Book of Mormon was originally written.
16 And as ye shall lift up your voices by the Comforter, ye shall speak
and prophesy as seemeth me good; 17 For, behold, the Comforter knoweth
all things, and beareth record of the Father and of the Son.
Note: The Holy Spirit will testify of Jesus Christ.
Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated
to the gospel of God which He promised before through His prophets in
the Holy Scriptures, concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was
born of the seed of David according to the flesh, and declared to be
the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the
resurrection from the dead Romans 1:1-4
18 And now, behold, I speak unto the church. Thou shalt not kill; and
he that kills shall not have forgiveness in this world, nor in the
world to come.
Note: The Apostle Paul was forgiven by the grace of God.
For I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an
apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of
God, I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I
labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God
which was with me. 1 Corinthians 15:9-10
19 And again, I say, thou shalt not kill; but he that killeth shall
die. 20 Thou shalt not steal; and he that stealeth and will not repent
shall be cast out. 21 Thou shalt not lie; he that lieth and will not
repent shall be cast out.
Note: Believers are forgiven of past sins.
Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of
God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor
adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous,
nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom
of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were
sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by
the Spirit of our God. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
22 Thou shalt love thy wife with all thy heart, and shalt cleave unto
her and none else. 23 And he that looketh upon a woman to lust after
her shall deny the faith, and shall not have the Spirit; and if he
repents not he shall be cast out. 24 Thou shalt not commit adultery;
and he that committeth adultery, and repenteth not, shall be cast out.
25 But he that has committed adultery and repents with all his heart,
and forsaketh it, and doeth it no more, thou shalt forgive; 26 But if
he doeth it again, he shall not be forgiven, but shall be cast out.
Note: Joseph Smith continually committed adultery against Emma.
It is unclear how many of the wives Smith had sexual relations. Some
contemporary accounts from Smith's time indicate that he engaged in
sexual relations with some of his wives. As of 2007, there were at
least twelve early Latter Day Saints who, based on historical documents
and circumstantial evidence, had been identified as potential Smith
offspring stemming from polygamous marriages.
27 Thou shalt not speak evil of thy neighbor, nor do him any harm. 28
Thou knowest my laws concerning these things are given in my
scriptures; he that sinneth and repenteth not shall be cast out.
Note: The LDS church encouraged theft from the Gentiles in Illinois.
Perceptions and vivid accounts of Mormon theft fueled intense regional
animosity, ultimately contributing to the escalation of violence and
the eventual forced expulsion of the Saints from Illinois.
29 If thou lovest me thou shalt serve me and keep all my commandments.
30 And behold, thou wilt remember the poor, and consecrate of thy
properties for their support that which thou hast to impart unto them,
with a covenant and a deed which cannot be broken. 31 And inasmuch as
ye impart of your substance unto the poor, ye will do it unto me; and
they shall be laid before the bishop of my church and his counselors,
two of the elders, or high priests, such as he shall appoint or has
appointed and set apart for that purpose. 32 And it shall come to pass,
that after they are laid before the bishop of my church, and after that
he has received these testimonies concerning the consecration of the
properties of my church, that they cannot be taken from the church,
agreeable to my commandments, every man shall be made accountable unto
me, a steward over his own property, or that which he has received by
consecration, as much as is sufficient for himself and family. 33 And
again, if there shall be properties in the hands of the church, or any
individuals of it, more than is necessary for their support after this
first consecration, which is a residue to be consecrated unto the
bishop, it shall be kept to administer to those who have not, from time
to time, that every man who has need may be amply supplied and receive
according to his wants. 34 Therefore, the residue shall be kept in my
storehouse, to administer to the poor and the needy, as shall be
appointed by the high council of the church, and the bishop and his
council; 35 And for the purpose of purchasing lands for the public
benefit of the church, and building houses of worship, and building up
of the New Jerusalem which is hereafter to be revealed—
Note: Joseph Smith tried communism and discovered failure.
The United Order (also called the United Order of Enoch) was one of
several 19th-century church collectivist programs. Early versions of
the Order beginning in 1831 attempted to fully implement the law of
consecration, a form of Christian communism or communalism that
eventually failed.
36 That my covenant people may be gathered in one in that day when I
shall come to my temple. And this I do for the salvation of my people.
Note: Christian salvation is through faith in Jesus Christ.
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of
God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also
for the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from
faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.”
Romans 1:16-17
37 And it shall come to pass, that he that sinneth and repenteth not
shall be cast out of the church, and shall not receive again that which
he has consecrated unto the poor and the needy of my church, or in
other words, unto me—
Note: The LDS church was filled with criminals.
Orrin Porter Rockwell (June 28, 1813 or June 25, 1815 – June 9, 1878)
was a figure of the Wild West period of American history. A lawman in
the Utah Territory, he was nicknamed Old Port, The Destroying Angel of
Mormondom and Modern-day Samson. Rockwell served as a bodyguard, and
was a personal friend, of Latter Day Saint movement founder Joseph
Smith.
38 For inasmuch as ye do it unto the least of these, ye do it unto me.
Note: The Holy Bible was plagiarized.
“inasmuch as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.” Matthew 25:45
39 For it shall come to pass, that which I spake by the mouths of my
prophets shall be fulfilled; for I will consecrate of the riches of
those who embrace my gospel among the Gentiles unto the poor of my
people who are of the house of Israel.
Note: Joseph Smith tried communism and discovered failure.
The economic systems known as the United Order and the United Firm
ultimately failed or were discontinued due to a combination of
financial debt, external legal pressure, persecution, and individual
human challenges like pride and lack of full communal commitment.
40 And again, thou shalt not be proud in thy heart; let all thy
garments be plain, and their beauty the beauty of the work of thine own
hands; 41 And let all things be done in cleanliness before me. 42 Thou
shalt not be idle; for he that is idle shall not eat the bread nor wear
the garments of the laborer.
Note: Joseph Smith was very prideful and arrogant.
“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.
43 And whosoever among you are sick, and have not faith to be healed,
but believe, shall be nourished with all tenderness, with herbs and
mild food, and that not by the hand of an enemy.
Note: Faith in Jesus Christ produces salvation not necessarily physical healing.
But the Scripture has confined all under sin, that the promise by faith
in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe. But before faith
came, we were kept under guard by the law, kept for the faith which
would afterward be revealed. Therefore, the law was our tutor to bring
us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after faith has
come, we are no longer under a tutor. Galatians 3:22-25
44 And the elders of the church, two or more, shall be called, and
shall pray for and lay their hands upon them in my name; and if they
die they shall die unto me, and if they live they shall live unto me.
45 Thou shalt live together in love, insomuch that thou shalt weep for
the loss of them that die, and more especially for those that have not
hope of a glorious resurrection. 46 And it shall come to pass that
those that die in me shall not taste of death, for it shall be sweet
unto them; 47 And they that die not in me, wo unto them, for their
death is bitter. 48 And again, it shall come to pass that he that hath
faith in me to be healed, and is not appointed unto death, shall be
healed. 49 He who hath faith to see shall see. 50 He who hath faith to
hear shall hear. 51 The lame who hath faith to leap shall leap. 52 And
they who have not faith to do these things, but believe in me, have
power to become my sons; and inasmuch as they break not my laws thou
shalt bear their infirmities. 53 Thou shalt stand in the place of thy
stewardship.
Note: Faith in Jesus Christ produces salvation not necessarily physical healing.
But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being
witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, even the righteousness of God,
through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe. For there
is no difference; for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of
God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is
in Christ Jesus, whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood,
through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His
forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously
committed, to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that
He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
Romans 3:21-26
54 Thou shalt not take thy brother’s garment; thou shalt pay for that
which thou shalt receive of thy brother. 55 And if thou obtainest more
than that which would be for thy support, thou shalt give it into my
storehouse, that all things may be done according to that which I have
said.
Note: Joseph Smith was a poor business manager.
Severe Debt and Speculation: Heavy financial commitments tied to land
purchases, printing ventures, and the construction of expensive sacred
structures (such as the Kirtland Temple) left leaders like Smith deeply
in debt.
56 Thou shalt ask, and my scriptures shall be given as I have
appointed, and they shall be preserved in safety; 57 And it is
expedient that thou shouldst hold thy peace concerning them, and not
teach them until ye have received them in full.
Note: The Book of Mormon is fiction.
As archaeology became more professionalized and reliable, it became
clear that some of the plants, animals, and artifacts mentioned in
passing were out of place in pre-Columbian America, including horses,
cattle, asses, goats, swine, elephants, wheat, silk, iron, steel,
brass, and chariots. More recently, DNA studies have failed to find
connections between Native Americans and Near Eastern peoples.
58 And I give unto you a commandment that then ye shall teach them unto
all men; for they shall be taught unto all nations, kindreds, tongues
and people. 59 Thou shalt take the things which thou hast received,
which have been given unto thee in my scriptures for a law, to be my
law to govern my church; 60 And he that doeth according to these things
shall be saved, and he that doeth them not shall be damned if he so
continue.
Note: Believers are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of
yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should
boast. Ephesians 2:8-9
61 If thou shalt ask, thou shalt receive revelation upon revelation,
knowledge upon knowledge, that thou mayest know the mysteries and
peaceable things—that which bringeth joy, that which bringeth life
eternal.
Note: Believers will receive wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and
your love for all the saints, do not cease to give thanks for you,
making mention of you in my prayers: that the God of our Lord Jesus
Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and
revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding
being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling,
what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and
what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe,
according to the working of His mighty power which He worked in Christ
when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in
the heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might and
dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also
in that which is to come. Ephesians 1:15-21
62 Thou shalt ask, and it shall be revealed unto you in mine own due time where the New Jerusalem shall be built.
Note: Joseph Smith failed to build his new Jerusalem.
Location: According to revelations received by Joseph Smith in 1831
(found in the Doctrine and Covenants), the "center place" for the New
Jerusalem is designated as Independence, Jackson County, Missouri.
63 And behold, it shall come to pass that my servants shall be sent
forth to the east and to the west, to the north and to the south. 64
And even now, let him that goeth to the east teach them that shall be
converted to flee to the west, and this in consequence of that which is
coming on the earth, and of secret combinations.
Note: Believers will preach Jesus Christ not living location.
For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know
God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to
save those who believe. 22 For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek
after wisdom; but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling
block and to the Greeks foolishness, but to those who are called, both
Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 1
Corinthians 1:21-24
65 Behold, thou shalt observe all these things, and great shall be thy
reward; for unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom,
but unto the world it is not given to know them.
Note: The Holy Bible was plagiarized.
He answered and said to them, “Because it has been given to you to know
the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been
given.” Matthew 13:11
66 Ye shall observe the laws which ye have received and be faithful. 67
And ye shall hereafter receive church covenants, such as shall be
sufficient to establish you, both here and in the New Jerusalem. 68
Therefore, he that lacketh wisdom, let him ask of me, and I will give
him liberally and upbraid him not.
Note: Believers will grow in the knowledge of Jesus Christ.
You, therefore, beloved, since you know this beforehand, beware lest
you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the
error of the wicked; but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever.
Amen. 2 Peter 3:17-18
69 Lift up your hearts and rejoice, for unto you the kingdom, or in
other words, the keys of the church have been given. Even so. Amen.
Note: The kingdom of God concerns Jesus Christ.
Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received
all who came to him, preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the
things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all confidence, no one
forbidding him. Acts 28:30-31
70 The priests and teachers shall have their stewardships, even as the
members. 71 And the elders or high priests who are appointed to assist
the bishop as counselors in all things, are to have their families
supported out of the property which is consecrated to the bishop, for
the good of the poor, and for other purposes, as before mentioned; 72
Or they are to receive a just remuneration for all their services,
either a stewardship or otherwise, as may be thought best or decided by
the counselors and bishop. 73 And the bishop, also, shall receive his
support, or a just remuneration for all his services in the church.
Note: Priesthood was eliminated by the New Covenant.
And every priest stands ministering daily and offering repeatedly the
same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. But this Man, after He
had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand
of God, from that time waiting till His enemies are made His footstool.
For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are being
sanctified. Hebrews 10:11-14
74 Behold, verily I say unto you, that whatever persons among you,
having put away their companions for the cause of fornication, or in
other words, if they shall testify before you in all lowliness of heart
that this is the case, ye shall not cast them out from among you; 75
But if ye shall find that any persons have left their companions for
the sake of adultery, and they themselves are the offenders, and their
companions are living, they shall be cast out from among you. 76 And
again, I say unto you, that ye shall be watchful and careful, with all
inquiry, that ye receive none such among you if they are married; 77
And if they are not married, they shall repent of all their sins or ye
shall not receive them.
Note: Joseph Smith soon violated his adultery commandments.
Joseph may have introduced the concept as early as 1831, but he did not
practice it until the mid-1830s, probably starting in 1835 when he most
likely married Fanny Alger.
78 And again, every person who belongeth to this church of Christ,
shall observe to keep all the commandments and covenants of the church.
79 And it shall come to pass, that if any persons among you shall kill
they shall be delivered up and dealt with according to the laws of the
land; for remember that he hath no forgiveness; and it shall be proved
according to the laws of the land.
Note: Numerous Mormon murderers were protected by the church.
On September 7, 1857, John D. Lee led a group of Paiute Indians and
Mormon militiamen to attack the Baker-Fancher wagon train. After a
prolonged gun battle, siege, and feigned ceasefire agreement,
approximately 50 to 60 Mormon militiamen and a number of Paiute Indians
arrived and massacred the wagon company on September 11, 1857.
80 And if any man or woman shall commit adultery, he or she shall be
tried before two elders of the church, or more, and every word shall be
established against him or her by two witnesses of the church, and not
of the enemy; but if there are more than two witnesses it is better. 81
But he or she shall be condemned by the mouth of two witnesses; and the
elders shall lay the case before the church, and the church shall lift
up their hands against him or her, that they may be dealt with
according to the law of God. 82 And if it can be, it is necessary that
the bishop be present also. 83 And thus ye shall do in all cases which
shall come before you.
Note: Joseph Smith was never tried by his church.
Joseph Smith, the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, married an estimated 30 to 40 plural wives during his lifetime.
84 And if a man or woman shall rob, he or she shall be delivered up
unto the law of the land. 85 And if he or she shall steal, he or she
shall be delivered up unto the law of the land. 86 And if he or she
shall lie, he or she shall be delivered up unto the law of the land. 87
And if he or she do any manner of iniquity, he or she shall be
delivered up unto the law, even that of God.
Note: Numerous Mormon thieves and liars were protected by the church.
In the 1830s, allegations and incidents of theft involving members of
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) were a
central flashpoint in the escalating violence between early Church
converts and local non-Mormon settlers.
88 And if thy brother or sister offend thee, thou shalt take him or her
between him or her and thee alone; and if he or she confess thou shalt
be reconciled. 89 And if he or she confess not thou shalt deliver him
or her up unto the church, not to the members, but to the elders. And
it shall be done in a meeting, and that not before the world. 90 And if
thy brother or sister offend many, he or she shall be chastened before
many. 91 And if any one offend openly, he or she shall be rebuked
openly, that he or she may be ashamed. And if he or she confess not, he
or she shall be delivered up unto the law of God. 92 If any shall
offend in secret, he or she shall be rebuked in secret, that he or she
may have opportunity to confess in secret to him or her whom he or she
has offended, and to God, that the church may not speak reproachfully
of him or her. 93 And thus shall ye conduct in all things.
Note: The Holy Bible was plagiarized.
“Moreover, if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault
between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your
brother. But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that
by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’
And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he
refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a
tax collector.” Matthew 18:15-17