Scripture Blog

This weblog is my personal online scripture journal. I try to read the scriptures each morning as I exercise on my cross-trainer. It has a great impact on my life and my testimony of the Savior and his restored church. The journal is really for my own benefit but I have set it up as a web log in hopes to benefit anyone else that may be interested. "For he that diligently seeketh shall find; and the mysteries of God shall be unfolded unto them, by the power of the Holy Ghost..." 1 Nephi 10:19

Wednesday, November 01, 2017

D&C 61

I understand that as the Prophet Joseph Smith and a group of elders began their return to Kirtland from Missouri, that there arose contention among the brethren.  This seems apparent as the Lord said -

"I, the Lord, was angry with you yesterday, but today mine anger is turned away."  (Doctrine and Covenants 61:20)

It appears their differences were reconciled.  This becomes apparent as the revelation began -

"Behold, verily thus saith the Lord unto you, O ye elders of my church, who are assembled upon this spot, whose sins are now forgiven you, for I, the Lord, forgive sins, and am merciful unto those who confess their sins with humble hearts..."  (Doctrine and Covenants 61:2)

A great lesson is learned that the Lord is angered when we allow contention amongst one another.