This story also shows how important paying a full 10% to the LDS Church is to members. This disgusting person had absolutely no compunction against defrading his associates and fellow Mormons, but was absolutely cognizant of the fact that if he quit paying tithing, his standing within the community of Mormonism would collapse. His payment of tithing was necessary to keep up the appearance of “righteousness” so that he could continue his theiving.
Also it shows a complete lack of what Mormons claim as a “priesthood gift of discernment.” This man functioned as a totally upstanding Mormon right under the noses of those who claim God gives them special powers to discern the hearts of men and was in fact Mormonism teaches that he was “called” by God according to his righteousness to his high office as Bishop.
Of course people who call themselves Christian also fail in similar ways, but Christian leaders don’t claim any special priesthood powers or discernemtn either. Christians recognize the sinful nature inherent in men and that ALL men are have fallen. The becomeing-god-game, and appearances of perfection found in Mormonism aren’t played out in Christianity
That’s a great point about as long as he paid his 10% tithe he was in good standing with the mormon god and SLC...
What a cover...
That lack of real discernment may well finally be the undoing of the mormon “kingdom”
The internet is not a friend of the mormons...
It cant be cowed, threatened or controlled...
Surfers are not concerned with the threat of “apostacy” because they might be considered “intellectuals” when they question a leader or doctrine...
If only Nephi and Moroni had told Joey Smith about the it-will-come-to-pass internet...
What a big OUCHY...