Ministry in no way is a privilege...it is the core of the Christian life. No Christian is a Christian without being a minister.
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Take away the Book of Mormon and the revelations, and where is our religion? We have none.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the fundamental importance of the Book of Mormon and revelations to the religion founded by Joseph Smith, Jr.
In this quote, Joseph Smith, Jr. is asserting that the essence of his religious teachings and beliefs is deeply rooted in the Book of Mormon and the revelations received from God. He highlights that without these texts, the framework of their faith would collapse, signifying their critical role in defining the identity and doctrines of the religion.
Themes
Book Of MormonRevelationsReligionFaithJoseph Smith
In practice
Example use cases
During a religious conference, to emphasize the importance of holy texts.
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