The validity of the Book of Mormon is challenged by checking out three pieces of plagiarism when compared to the Bible.
1 Corinthians 13:6,7 (KJV)
6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul.
1 Corinthians 13:4,5 (KJV)
4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
If any person is found out to be involved with a forgery they are not men of God, but are led by Satan himself.
1 Corinthians 13:4-6 (KJV)
4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
If anyone copies and pastes from the Bible into their own book and says it was original in their book, this is total plagiarism.
It is important, as Christians, to stand fast in the faith. Let charity abound in our lives, and truly love the Lord Jesus.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (KJV)
4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
Charity causes us to do acts of kindness towards others. We do this also as a humble servant of God, not looking for recognition.
Only Jesus can help there to be peace and love in your home. Without Him, there is often contention and unnecessary grief.
I have mentioned charity and kindness today, and will now describe a great example of a person who showed God’s love to an individual.
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (KJV)
4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.
1 Corinthians 13:1,2 (KJV)
1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
Our belief in God is the first step of following Him. Our openness to God allows Him to pour into us and give us wisdom.
Some of you may recognize the gifts of the Spirit in your life, and others not so much. For me, God has given me the gift of wisdom, knowledge, faith, and to discern spirits.
Let the Lord’s love fill our hearts. For Jesus loves us and wants to reign in us. Wouldn’t it be nice if all people could love Him.
Unconditional love continues when children have gone astray. It continues when your spouse has fallen under an addiction.