Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith

Section One (1830-1834) | Perfect Love a Safeguard Against Falling from Grace

1Brother Joseph Smith, Jr. said: That he intended to do his duty before the Lord and hoped that the brethren would be patient as they had a considerable distance (to go). Also said that the promise of God was that the greatest blessings which God had to bestow should be given to those who contributed to the support of his family while he was translating the fulness of the Scriptures.

2Until we have perfect love we are liable to fall and when we have a testimony that our names are sealed in the Lamb's book of life we have perfect love and then it is impossible for false Christs to deceive us; also said, that the Lord held the Church bound to provide for families of the absent Elders while proclaiming the Gospel; further, that God had often sealed up the heavens because of covetousness in the Church.

3The Lord would cut short his work in righteousness and except the Church receive the fulness of the Scriptures that they would yet fail.--FWR, p. 16. (Oct. 25, 1831.)