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The quote is valid, but I think you are being lead to attach a meaning to it that is not a correct protrayal of our doctrine.

Joseph is a SERVANT of Christ, not a replacement in any way. It is Christ who attoned for us, and it is only by Christ we can return. We worship Christ, we do not worship Joseph, although we have great respect for what he did. As I said before, God is our judge, Christ is our advocate, and our acceptance or rejection of God's prophets is valid evidence that will effect the outcome.

"... no man or woman in this dispensation will ever enter into the celestial kingdom of God without the consent of Joseph Smith ..."

Not sure how it should be read. The meaning I get from the quote says that I need the consent of Joseph Smith. If that is not correct then how should I be reading the quote.

And I do ask in all sincerity.