D&C 10

As the Lord instructs the Prophet Joseph Smith in how to proceed with the translation of the record after having lost 116 pages of already translated writings, he also teaches us a great deal about the wicked, their motives, and how Satan influences them.  First we learn what the wicked men that had the 116 pages were planning to do -

"...because you have delivered the writings into his hands, behold, wicked men have taken them from you.
9 Therefore, you have delivered them up, yea, that which was sacred, unto wickedness.
10 And, behold, Satan hath put it into their hearts to alter the words which you have caused to be written, or which you have translated, which have gone out of your hands.
11 And behold, I say unto you, that because they have altered the words, they read contrary from that which you translated and caused to be written;
12 And, on this wise, the devil has sought to lay a cunning plan, that he may destroy this work;
13 For he hath put into their hearts to do this, that by lying they may say they have caught you in the words which you have pretended to translate."  (Doctrine and Covenants  Section 10:8 - 13)

"For behold, he has put it into their hearts to get thee to tempt the Lord thy God, in asking to translate it over again.
16 And then, behold, they say and think in their hearts—We will see if God has given him power to translate; if so, he will also give him power again;
17 And if God giveth him power again, or if he translates again, or, in other words, if he bringeth forth the same words, behold, we have the same with us, and we have altered them;
18 Therefore they will not agree, and we will say that he has lied in his words, and that he has no gift, and that he has no power;
19 Therefore we will destroy him, and also the work; and we will do this that we may not be ashamed in the end, and that we may get glory of the world."  (Doctrine and Covenants  Section 10:15 - 19)

I find it interesting that instead of striving to prove the record is really of God which seems very logical, they knowingly plan to destroy the record and the Prophet with lies and deception.  Obviously fighting God.  Why? Because -

"...Satan has great hold upon their hearts; he stirreth them up to iniquity against that which is good;
21 And their hearts are corrupt, and full of wickedness and abominations; and they love darkness rather than light, because their deeds are evil; therefore they will not ask of me."  (Doctrine and Covenants  Section 10:20 - 21)

They won't even bother pursuing the truth by asking.  Yet at the same time, we learn the motives of Satan concerning these wicked men -

"Satan stirreth them up, that he may lead their souls to destruction."  (Doctrine and Covenants  Section 10:22)

Satan never supports his followers.  The Lord also teaches what I find so prevalent in politics today that Satan -

"...saith unto them: Deceive and lie in wait to catch, that ye may destroy; behold, this is no harm. And thus he flattereth them, and telleth them that it is no sin to lie that they may catch a man in a lie, that they may destroy him.
26 And thus he flattereth them, and leadeth them along until he draggeth their souls down to hell; and thus he causeth them to catch themselves in their own snare.
27 And thus he goeth up and down, to and fro in the earth, seeking to destroy the souls of men.
28 Verily, verily, I say unto you, wo be unto him that lieth to deceive because he supposeth that another lieth to deceive, for such are not exempt from the justice of God."  (Doctrine and Covenants  Section 10:25 - 28)

Even as Satan strives to destroy man with lies and dishonesty for gain, the Savior teaches the people of faith in the world the purpose of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon -

"...there are many things engraven upon the plates of Nephi which do throw greater views upon my gospel; therefore, it is wisdom in me that you should translate this first part of the engravings of Nephi, and send forth in this work.
46 And, behold, all the remainder of this work does contain all those parts of my gospel which my holy prophets, yea, and also my disciples, desired in their prayers should come forth unto this people."  (Doctrine and Covenants  Section 10:45 - 46)

Not only amongst their posterity but -

"...this is not all—their faith in their prayers was that this gospel should be made known also, if it were possible that other nations should possess this land;
50 And thus they did leave a blessing upon this land in their prayers, that whosoever should believe in this gospel in this land might have eternal life;
51 Yea, that it might be free unto all of whatsoever nation, kindred, tongue, or people they may be.
52 And now, behold, according to their faith in their prayers will I bring this part of my gospel to the knowledge of my people. Behold, I do not bring it to destroy that which they have received, but to build it up."  (Doctrine and Covenants  Section 10:49 - 52)

The Book of Mormon was not to come forth to destroy faith but add to or build up.  How?

"...I will also bring to light my gospel which was ministered unto them, and, behold, they shall not deny that which you have received, but they shall build it up, and shall bring to light the true points of my doctrine, yea, and the only doctrine which is in me.
63 And this I do that I may establish my gospel, that there may not be so much contention; yea, Satan doth stir up the hearts of the people to contention concerning the points of my doctrine; and in these things they do err, for they do wrest the scriptures and do not understand them.
64 Therefore, I will unfold unto them this great mystery..."  (Doctrine and Covenants  Section 10:62 - 64)

As the nations come to understand His points of doctrine -

"...behold, I will gather them as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, if they will not harden their hearts;
66 Yea, if they will come, they may, and partake of the waters of life freely.
67 Behold, this is my doctrine—whosoever repenteth and cometh unto me..."  (Doctrine and Covenants  Section 10:65 - 67)