Church History Matters 123 - D&C 50 CFM - How We Can Learn to Discern the Spirit - E21B May 19-25
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May 15, 2025 Dive into the complexities of faith in early church communities as they grapple with discerning authentic spiritual experiences from strange manifestations. Discover the miraculous dictation process of Section 50 by Joseph Smith, highlighting its clarity and depth. The importance of genuine spiritual growth, humility in leadership, and the power of uplifting interactions is emphasized. Listeners are encouraged to navigate media choices that enhance spiritual discernment, reflecting on personal experiences to identify true edification and clarity.
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Joseph Smith's Revelation Process
- Parley P. Pratt described Joseph Smith's revelation dictation as slow, deliberate, with no hesitation or correction.
- This reveals how revelations were received clearly and coherently the first time without editing as they flowed.
Test Spirits By Spiritual Intelligence
- Satan deceives with false spirits that can imitate real miracles and spiritual manifestations.
- Discerning truth requires spiritual intelligence from God to test and reject false spirits.
Hypocrisy vs. Sincere Weakness
- Jesus strongly condemns hypocrisy but shows infinite patience for sincere weakness and repentance.
- Genuine believers fearlessly repent and continue striving despite their weaknesses.