We believe that as we are now God once was, and by the practice of virtue and righteousness, by obedience unto law and authority, He has become what He is, and as He is, man may become, on the same principle.
Founder of Mormonism
A foundational Mormon truism, attributed to Joseph Smith and later leaders
c. 1844
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"The only way for you to grow in grace and truth is to come up and obey all the commandments of God."
Shocking"God will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God."
Strange & Unusual"I am willing to lay down my life for the cause of truth."
Shocking"I have more to boast of than ever any man had. I am the only man that has ever been able to keep a whole church together since the days of Adam. A large majority of the whole have stood by me. Neither…"
Strange & Unusual"I have a right to reveal all things, and to teach all things."
Shocking