Question

2003-8-11 00:19:00

I had this question from a reader:

Quoting JJ:
Thus, they make a mockery of the saints and try to destroy them, but instead of being destroyed, the saints are sold into Egypt and become slaves through over taxation and excessive laws. Thus they are doomed to a prison of their own making due to a refusal to see greater light. But eventually the meek and humble will be delivered through the power of God and have judgment given to them as Joseph of old did and will bring salvation to the world as he also did.

Reader says:
JJ I am confused here. The saints are doomed because they refused to see greater light? I think I can see where you are coming from here, but those like myself who are not Mormon and don't think of ourselves as saints, would wonder if something has happened that we didn't know about. Maybe you could clear this up a bit for the book.

JJ:
The saints, as mentioned in the scriptures, are the lights and the pure in heart of the earth, no matter what religion they may be.

The dark forces always attempt to stop the progression of the lights and will use persecution when possible. When this does not work they use deceit and trick them step by step to sell themselves into slavery. The beast takes their freedom away through excessive laws, subtle authoritative control as well as taxes. Many who are very good people embrace such things that in the end can tie their hands.

There is a difference between embracing and merely obeying the excessive laws to maintain freedom. The day of opportunity for deliverance always comes and those who embrace will remain trapped while those who do not embrace, yet always look for greater freedom, will see the day of opportunity. Perhaps a better word is "sidetracked" rather than doomed.

"We fear the thing we want the most." Dr. Robert Anthony