Doctrine and Covenants, Connected
Doctrine and Covenants 40 The heart of my servant
On January 5, 1831, a revelation called James Covel to preach. By the next day, Covel had left Fayette, and Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon were seeking to understand why he had not obeyed. This revelation explains that Covel had first received the word gladly and promised to obey, but fear of persecution and worldly cares led him to turn away. It leaves the final judgment to the Lord.
3 of 3 verses connected · 2 talks · 4 verse-to-talk connections
Doctrine and Covenants 40
- Behold, verily I say unto you, that the heart of my servant James Covel was right before me, for he covenanted with me that he would obey my word. (1 connected talk)
- And he received the word with gladness, but straightway Satan tempted him; and the fear of persecution and the cares of the world caused him to reject the word. (2 connected talks)
- Wherefore he broke my covenant, and it remaineth with me to do with him as seemeth me good. Amen. (1 connected talk)
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