Secret Oaths/Covenants/Combinations in the BoM

[Gadianton Slayer]

Multiple mentions of something = significance. No one can pretend they don’t exist today. Read the verses, several times it is literally the church joining with the government. The BoM was written specifically for us, the Gentiles (note for franklin in my first post), in the latter days, if something was referred to in GREAT detail this many times... we probably shouldn’t ignore it. Keep your eyes open, follow the Spirit. Also, read some verses from D&C 123 at the bottom

- Alma 37:21-29
- Alma 49:27 (literal blood oath)
- 2 Nephi 9:9
- 2 Nephi 10:15
- 2 Nephi 26:22
- Helaman 1:11-12
- Helaman 2:3-4
- Helaman 6:21-30
- Helaman 7:25
- Helaman 8:1, 4, 28
- Helaman 10:3
- Helaman 11:2
- 3 Nephi 3:7-9
- 3 Nephi 4:29
- 3 Nephi 5:5-6
- 3 Nephi 7:6-9
- 3 Nephi 6:3, 27-30
- 3 Nephi 7:11
- 3 Nephi 9:9
- 3 Nephi 16:10
- 3 Nephi 30:2
- 4 Nephi 1:42
- Mormon 8:27, 40
- Ether 8:15-23
- Ether 9:5
- Ether 10:33
- Ether 11:15, 22
- Ether 13:15, 18
- Ether 14:8-10

D&C 123:11, 13-17...

“And also it is an imperative duty that we owe to all the rising generation, and to all the pure in heart—

“Therefore, that we should waste and wear out our lives in bringing to light all the hidden things of darkness, wherein we know them; and they are truly manifest from heaven—

“These should then be attended to with great earnestness.

“Let no man count them as small things; for there is much which lieth in futurity, pertaining to the saints, which depends upon these things.

“You know, brethren, that a very large ship is benefited very much by a very small helm in the time of a storm, by being kept workways with the wind and the waves.

“Therefore, dearly beloved brethren, let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed.”

[Gadianton Slayer]

Ok frankie, I know you like to discuss who the BoM is for. But I think we'll both agree that at least some of those on the American continent are Gentiles, and even if it isn't YOU, we have the same churches and governments. The scriptural witnesses of secret combinations still apply. I know that the BoM was written so that I could personally understand what's currently going on in the world, it was a type and shadow of what we're seeing today; Especially what's in 3 Nephi.

[zhang_daqian]

Multiple mentions of something = significance. No one can pretend they don’t exist today. Read the verses, several times it is literally the church joining with the government. The BoM was written specifically for us, the Gentiles (note for franklin in my first post), in the latter days, if something was referred to in GREAT detail this many times... we probably shouldn’t ignore it. Keep your eyes open, follow the Spirit. Also, read some verses from D&C 123 at the bottom

- Alma 37:21-29
- Alma 49:27 (literal blood oath)
- 2 Nephi 9:9
- 2 Nephi 10:15
- 2 Nephi 26:22
- Helaman 1:11-12
- Helaman 2:3-4
- Helaman 6:21-30
- Helaman 7:25
- Helaman 8:1, 4, 28
- Helaman 10:3
- Helaman 11:2
- 3 Nephi 3:7-9
- 3 Nephi 4:29
- 3 Nephi 5:5-6
- 3 Nephi 7:6-9
- 3 Nephi 6:3, 27-30
- 3 Nephi 7:11
- 3 Nephi 9:9
- 3 Nephi 16:10
- 3 Nephi 30:2
- 4 Nephi 1:42
- Mormon 8:27, 40
- Ether 8:15-23
- Ether 9:5
- Ether 10:33
- Ether 11:15, 22
- Ether 13:15, 18
- Ether 14:8-10

D&C 123:11, 13-17...

“And also it is an imperative duty that we owe to all the rising generation, and to all the pure in heart—

“Therefore, that we should waste and wear out our lives in bringing to light all the hidden things of darkness, wherein we know them; and they are truly manifest from heaven—

“These should then be attended to with great earnestness.

“Let no man count them as small things; for there is much which lieth in futurity, pertaining to the saints, which depends upon these things.

“You know, brethren, that a very large ship is benefited very much by a very small helm in the time of a storm, by being kept workways with the wind and the waves.

“Therefore, dearly beloved brethren, let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed.”

These are list for scripture cites to show the prophecies in your holy book of mormon showing the binding with Satan?

[Gadianton Slayer]

These are list for scripture cites to show the prophecies in your holy book of mormon showing the binding with Satan?

Some are prophesies about today, others are examples in their day.

[zhang_daqian]

Yes we will study. We know that many in the east are making covenants with the Accuser so to bind the Christian spirit in the earth and have a dark spirit instead. We will pray to the highest father to break the covenants of dark among the congregations so that the people will not be fooled following into dark paths so the earth will break from the hidden spirits of the dark brothers.

[ransomme]

It is indeed sorrowful that so little attention is paid to major themes of a provident book that was compiled via divine guidance specifically in view of our day, for our day.

[Gadianton Slayer]

It is indeed sorrowful that so little attention is paid to major themes of a provident book that was compiled via divine guidance specifically in view of our day, for our day.

It should make people wonder...

Another question I have... why do we not talk about evil spirits? Casting out, as well as the fact that they do exist and have influence.

These things could very well be intentionally ignored as to move attention away because of their relevance today. The devil absolutely tried to convince people that he, and his works, do not exist.

2 Nephi 28 makes a lot of sense today........

[Momma J]

https://rsc.byu.edu/book-mormon-second- ... 2-nephi-28

Thank you for listing 2 Nephi: 28. The above link is a pretty good study on the Enemies of Christ

There is much to delve into in the link. But here are some thoughts to ponder in quoting the article:

In the April 1971 general conference, President Spencer W. Kimball spoke about the many and varied voices in the world that expound the ever-changing precepts of men:

Certainly, some blame can be attached to the voices from lecture platforms, editorial rooms, or broadcasting stands, and even from the pulpit.

Such voices may have to answer for their perpetuating falsehood and their failure to give true leadership in combating evil. . . . From among the discordant voices we are shocked at those of many priests who encourage the defilement of men and wink at the eroding trends and who deny the omniscience of God. Certainly these men should be holding firm, yet some yield to popular clamor.

(emphasis mine)

How can any man claim to be a man of God, a prophet, and then yield to a current sentiment of sinful acceptance?

With the enemy now clearly in sight, Latter-day Saints must be careful to guard against wolves in sheep’s clothing: those who deride the standards of the Church, denounce its doctrines, teach an easy road or a multidirectional highway to heaven, and emphasize the drabness of being a Latter-day Saint as opposed to eating and drinking and being merry. Nephi explained that “because of pride, and wickedness, and abominations, and whoredoms, they have all gone astray save it be a few, who are the humble followers of Christ; nevertheless, they are led, that in many instances they do err because they are taught by the precepts of men” (2 Nephi 28:14). Could it be that those Nephi refers to are, in part, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who have erred because of the persistent encroachment of the world? Because of pride some members are tempted to seek the praise and gain of Babylon, at the expense of their commitment to Zion. President Joseph F. Smith foresaw three temptations that the Church would face in the twentieth century: “There are at least three dangers that threaten the Church within, and the authorities need to awaken to the fact that the people should be warned unceasingly against them. As I see these, they are flattery of prominent men in the world, false educational ideas, and sexual impurity”

I am beyond dismayed that the Corporate Church has fallen away from the teachings of Christ. We should be leading the world in helping the poor. Yet the corporation is steadily building it's riches. They toss metaphoric handfuls of grain while hording gold. I listen to them speak but I cannot feel their spirit. Yet, when I drop to my knees and seek out the Lord, I can feel the spirit course through me.

I fast and pray, wanting to feel the spirit from our prophets, but I only get empty scripted words.