Joseph Smith:

You should not have feared man more than God. . . . If thou are not aware thou wilt fall.

— Joseph Smith Modern

Founder of Mormonism

Context

Doctrine and Covenants 3:6–7, 9, a rebuke to Martin Harris after the loss of the 116 manuscript pages.

Date / Period

1828

Source

https://www.josephsmithquotes.org/comprehend-the-character-of-god/

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

Found in 1 providers: gemini

Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

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