Today's Favorite Verse: Doctrine & Covenants 23:6-7
"Behold, I manifest unto you, Joseph Knight, by these words, that you must take up your cross, in the which you must pray vocally before the world as well as in secret, and in your family, and among your friends, and in all places.
And, behold, it is your duty to unite with the true church, and give your language to exhortation continually, that you may receive the reward of the laborer. Amen. "
This chapter is a revelation given in April 1830 for Oliver Cowdery, Hyrum Smith, Samuel H. Smith, Joseph Smith, Sr., and Joseph Knight, Sr. All except Joseph Knight, Sr. were told "thou also art under no condemnation". So was Joseph Knight, Sr. found under condemnation? It appears not, as of yet. He is told to unite with the true church. He had refrained from joining the church on the day it was organized. He wished to study the Book of Mormon further. There is nothing wrong with investigating before joining. After this revelation was received he was baptized. I think the story of condemnation would have been different if he had not acted as the Lord revealed.
Day 3612
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