You could well replace LDS with any "false" religion because they all have these traits. Some are more subtle than others and it's not until one, if they have not had scripturally sound teaching, is immersed neck deep that they might recognize that.
The 'Holy Spirit' guides each of the Christians. It's that little 'stirring' in the heart that says "this doesn't seem right" or "this doesn't sound right" that believers must be receptive to and responsive to. Then seeking out the absolute Truth which can only be found the The Holy Scriptures and not in a man's book.
We are to 'try' the spirits and we are not to indulge in or participate in false teachings by man.
In other words; if it ain't in the Bible, it ain't happening.
(Really enjoy your postings Vendome)
It’s hard to communicate and express oneself fully without being being in person but I did, for 20 years, believe we were of the same yolk and no one ever said a thing to dissuade me.
We have the same holidays, we pray over dinner the same, we pray in times of despair the same and yet we are not the same.
I was saddened to learn this but it’s a fact.
When I had dinner with the Missionary boys last week, a friend decided to ask questions about many of the challenging concepts of LDS.
She was polite but the boys were reticent to answer and so I answered the questions for them, after asking if it was and would they chime if I got it incorrect.
So we had a great conversation and the boys left saying I knew more than they and thanked my for helping with the answers.
I explained to everyone in the room it was okay if we differences in doctrine because our faith in our faith should be strong enough to sustain them and we should be fine with each others’ belief system, while acting as living witnesses for God.
Funny now that I think about it, our dinner was comprised of different faiths: Judaism, Catholicism, Protestant(Baptist) and LDS.
I thought dinner was terrific and everyone felt like they walked away with a better understanding of each others beliefs.
They are coming back next week for dinner.