Love is one of the leading characteristics of Deity, and ought to be manifested by those who aspire to be the Sons of God. A man filled with the love of God, is not content with blessing his family alone, but ranges through the world, anxious to bless the whole of the human family.
— Joseph Smith Modern

Founder of Mormonism

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Letter to Quorum of the Twelve

Date / Period

1840

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Controversial

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https://fromthedesk.org/the-grand-fundamental-principles-of-mormonism-joseph-smi…

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