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Joseph Smith (født 1805, død 1844) er utgangspunktet for Jesu Kristi Kirke av siste dagers Hellige. Han var den første profeten for kirken. Han hadde litt over 30 koner (familysearch.org), og var en frimurer. Han skrev/oversatte Mormons bok, Den Kostelige Perle, mye som står i Lære & Pakter og endret Bibelen (Joseph Smith Translation).

Joseph Smiths første syn

I følge Jesu Kristi Kirke av Siste Dagers Hellige så var Joseph Smith 14 år gammel, da han fikk se Faderen og sønnen i et syn. Gordon B. Hinkley har sagt: "..hele vår styrke hviler på denne hendelsen, enten så skjedde det eller så skjedde det ikke. Hvis det skjedde, så er det det viktigste og fineste gjerning som har skjedd under himmelen, men hvis det ikke stemmer, så er denne gjerningen svindel".

Joseph Smith fortalte forskjellige historier om hva som hadde skjedd.

1. Joseph Smith History 1832 side 4-7. (Joseph Smith sine selvskrevne dokumenter). Det står skrevet slik som det står i orginalen, det eneste som ikke er tatt med, er ord Joseph strøk over.

"… thus from the age of twelve years to fifteen I pondered many things in my heart concerning the situation of the world of mankind the contentions and divi[si]ons the wicke[d]ness and abominations and the darkness which pervaded the of the minds of mankind my mind become exceedingly distressed for I become convicted of my sins and by searching the scriptures I found that <mankind> did not come unto the Lord but that they had apostatised from the true and living faith and there was no society or denomination that built upon the gospel of Jesus Christ … marvilous even in the likeness of him who created him (them) and when I considered upon these things my heart exclaimed well hath the wise man said the (it is a) fool (that) saith in his heart there is no God my heart exclaimed all all these bear testimony and bespeak an omnipotant and omnipreasant power a being who makith Laws and decreeeth and bindeth all things in their bounds who filleth Eternity who was and is and will be from all Eternity to Eternity and when I considered all these things and that (that) being seeketh such to worship him as worship him in spirit and in truth therefore I cried unto the Lord for mercy for there was none else to whom I could go and to obtain mercy and the Lord heard my cry in the wilderness and while in (the) attitude of calling upon the Lord (in the 16th year of my age) a piller of fire light above the brightness of the sun at noon day come down from above and rested upon me and I was filled with the spirit of god and the (Lord) opened the heavens upon me and I saw the Lord and he spake unto me saying Joseph (my son) thy sins are forgiven thee. go thy (way) walk in my statutes and keep my commandments behold I am the Lord of glory I was crucifyed for the world that all those who believe on my name may have Eternal life (behold) the world lieth in sin and at this time and none doeth good no not one they have turned asside from the gospel and keep not (my) commandments they draw near to me with their lips while their hearts are far from me and mine anger is kindling against the inhabitants of the earth to visit them acording to th[e]ir ungodliness and to bring to pass that which (hath) been spoken by the mouth of the prophets and Ap[o]stles behold and lo I come quickly as it [is] written of me in the cloud (clothed) in the glory of my Father and my soul was filled with love and for many days I could rejoice with great Joy and the Lord was with me but [I] could find none that would believe the hevnly vision nevertheless I pondered these things in my heart …"

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2. Oliver Cowdery med Joseph Smith sin hjelp skrev dette i "Messenger and Advocate":

“You will recollect that I informed you, in my letter published in the first No. of the Messenger and Advocate, that this history would necessarily embrace the life and character of our esteemed friend and brother, J Smith Jr. one of the presidents of this church, and for information on that part of the subject, I refer you to his communication of the same, published in this paper. I shall, therefore, pass over that, till I come to the 15th year of his life. “It is necessary to premise this account by relating the situation of the public mind relative to religion, at this time: One Mr. Lane, a presiding Elder of the Methodist church, visited Palmyra, and vicinity. Elder Lane was a talented man possessing a good share of literary endowments, and apparent humility. There was a great awakening, or excitement raised on the subject of religion, and much enquiry for the word of life. Large additions were made to the Methodist, Presbyterian, and Baptist churches. … Then strife seemed to take the place of that apparent union and harmony which had previously characterized the moves and exhortations of the old professors, and a cry — I am right — your are wrong — was introduced in their stead. “In this general strife for followers, his mother, one sister, and two of his natural brothers, were persuaded to unite with the Presbyterians. … “After strong solicitations to unite with one of those different societies, and seeing the apparent proselyting disposition manifested with equal warmth from each, his mind was led to more seriously contemplate the importance of a move of this kind.”

Oliver Cowdery fortsetter på side 78-79:

“You will recollect that I mentioned the time of a religious excitement, in Palmyra and vicinity to have been in the 15th year of our brother J. Smith Jr.’s age — that was an error in the type — it should have been in the 17th. — You will please remember this correction, as it will be necessary for the full understanding of what will follow in time. This would bring the date down to the year 1823. “I do not deem it necessary to write further on the subject of this excitement. … “And it is only necessary for me to say, that while this excitement continued, he continued to call upon the Lord in secret for a full manifestation of divine approbation, and for, to him, the all important information, if a Supreme being did exist, to have an assurance that he was accepted of him. “… On the evening of the 21st of September, 1823, previous to retiring to rest, our brother’s mind was unusually wrought up on the subject which had so long agitated his mind … all he desired was to be prepared in heart to commune with some kind of messenger who could communicate to him the desired information of his acceptance with God. “… While continuing in prayer for a manifestation in some way that his sins were forgiven; endeavoring to exercise faith in the scriptures, on a sudden a light like that of day, only of a purer and far more glorious appearance and brightness burst into the room … It is no easy task to describe the appearance of a messenger from the skies … But it may be well to relate the particulars as far as given — The stature of this personage was a little above the common size of men in this age; his garment was perfectly white, and had the appearance of being without seam. Though fear was banished from his heart, yet his surprise was no less when he heard him declare himself to be a messenger sent by commandment of the Lord, to deliver a special message, and to witness to him that his sins were forgiven, and that his prayers were heard;"

I tillegg til JKKASDH sin offisielle erklæring, er disse anderledes. Hvordan kan det ha seg slik? Det kan virke som om han aldri opplevde det.

Visdomsordet

1. "Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith" side 117:

"No official member in this Church is worthy to hold an office after having the word of wisdom properly taught him; and he, the official member, neglecting to comply with and obey it. The High Council of the Church then voted unanimously to accept this decision".

2. Joseph Smith skrev i dagboken sin den 20. Januar, 1843:

"Elder Hyde told of the excellent white wine he drank in the east [Palestine]. Joseph prophecied in the name of the Lord that he would drink wine with him in that country."

3. 11. Mars, 1843 skrev han:

"Joseph said he had tea with his breakfast. His wife asked him if [it] was good. He said if it was a little stronger he should like it better, when Mother Granger remarked, "it is so strong and good I should think it would answer Both for drink and food" (side 332).

4. 31. Mai, 1844:

"called to see Sister Richards who was very sick. Laid on hands. Directed some Raspberry tea and she was better." (side 486)

5. 1. Juni, 1844:

"Drank a glass of beer at Moissers" (side 486)

De overnevnte sitatene finner du ikke i Joseph Smiths History of the Church (7 vol), fordi kirken har redigert det vekk, f.eks står det nå:

"called to see Sister Richards, who was sick. I administered to her laying on of hands, when she felt better." (Se nr 4.)

Siden Bibelen ikke snakker om visdomsordet, og Joseph Smith ikke tok de på alvor, er det da riktig at det er essensielt å holde visdomsordet for å bli frelst? Man må gjennom Tempelet for å bli frelst, man må få en anbefaling for å komme til tempelet, og man må holde visdomsordet for å få anbefaling.

 

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