And....HERE is the "degree of glory" that is being referred to if one does not "accept the covenant of the mormon church"...
The Lord compared telestial glory to that of the stars (see D&C 76:81). Those who shall inherit this kingdom are those who:
Rejected the gospel, the testimony of Jesus, the prophets, and the everlasting covenant (see D&C 76:82, 101).
Were liars, sorcerers, adulterers, and whoremongers (see D&C 76:103).
Loved and [made] a lie (D&C 76:103).
Among other blessings and limitations, those who inherit the telestial kingdom will:
Suffer the wrath of God on earth (see D&C 76:104) and not be redeemed from the devil until the last resurrection, which will take place after the Millennium (see D&C 76:85). 3
Be denied the Saviors fulness (see D&C 76:86).
Be able to receive the Holy Ghost through the ministration of beings in higher glories (see D&C 76:8688).
Never be able to come where God and Christ dwell.
NOTE: " Rejected the gospel, the testimony of Jesus, the prophets, and the everlasting covenant (see D&C 76:82, 101)." is mormon-speak for rejecting the mormon religion.
This is an example of lies told continually by mormons, about mormon doctrine.
One needs to study those verses carefully and there was more revelation written on this it is not one easy swoop as the antis who out rightly declare themselves to be, and that also means they had at one time received a witness from the Holy Ghost that the Church is true and then rebelled against it!
When one receives a witness from the Holy Ghost and then renounces it, that is call blaspheme against the Holy Ghost and it is unforgivable.
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NOTE: “ Rejected the gospel, the testimony of Jesus, the prophets, and the everlasting covenant (see D&C 76:82, 101).” is mormon-speak for rejecting the mormon religion.
This is an example of lies told continually by mormons, about mormon doctrine.
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This does not apply to one who suffered from stumbling blocks put in their way by the antis, the rebellious who have once received a witness from the Holy Ghost
Rom. 14: 13
13 Let us not therefore judge one another anymore: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brothers way.
1 Cor. 8: 9
9 But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.
Is the posting of thrones and thistles daily a humbling way in trusting the Lord and showing faith that the Lord will protect his flock?