“I am intrigued by the term worthy members.
So are you telling me there are secret practices of lds that only certain people are allowed to know?
That is one of the classic points of cults. SECRECY “
Matthew 13:11
He replied, "The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.1 Corinthians 2:7
No, we speak of God's secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began.1 Corinthians 4:1
So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the secret things of God.
John 7:4
No one who wants to become a public figure acts in secret. Since you are doing these things, show yourself to the world."John 18:20
"I have spoken openly to the world," Jesus replied. "I always taught in synagogues or at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret.Romans 2:16
This will take place on the day when God will judge men's secrets through Jesus Christ, as my gospel declares.2 Corinthians 4:2
Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.2 Peter 2:1
But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them--bringing swift destruction on themselves.Revelation 2:24-25
24. Now I say to the rest of you in Thyatira, to you who do not hold to her teaching and have not learned Satan's so-called deep secrets (I will not impose any other burden on you):
25. Only hold on to what you have until I come.