D&C 71
As the Prophet Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon were in the process of translating the Bible, the Lord instructed them to stop for a period and preach the gospel. In doing that, the Lord instructed -
"Wherefore, confound your enemies; call upon them to meet you both in public and in private; and inasmuch as ye are faithful their shame shall be made manifest.
8 Wherefore, let them bring forth their strong reasons against the Lord.
9 Verily, thus saith the Lord unto you—there is no weapon that is formed against you shall prosper..." (Doctrine and Covenants | Section 71:7 - 9)
Some may interpret this to mean to argue, debate, "Bible bash". but the term confound suggests to me that we teach true doctrine and with such, let it lie. I note that Abinadi taught true doctrine which confounded the wicked priests. Of those that are enemies to God, remember -
"...if any man lift his voice against you he shall be confounded in mine own due time." (Doctrine and Covenants | Section 71:10)
It suggests that it I the Lord that confounds the wicked.
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