Belonging Quote by Joseph Fielding Smith
“For hundreds of years the world was wrapped in a veil of spiritual darkness, until there was not one fundamental truth belonging to the place of salvation ...Joseph Smith declared that in the year 1820 the Lord revealed to him that all the 'Christian' churches were in error, teaching for commandments the doctrines of men.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Doctrine and Covenants, Section 76, 1832
The quote claims that prior to a divine revelation, humanity lived in spiritual ignorance, and that true salvation was revealed to Joseph Smith, exposing errors in existing Christian doctrines.
In simple terms: Spiritual darkness ended with a revelation that exposed errors in churches.
Key Takeaway
Seek true revelation beyond established doctrines.
Themes
spirituality
revelation
religion
truth
error
salvation
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
serious
Type
theological
historical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Personal study of scripture
- interfaith dialogue
- evaluating religious teachings
- seeking personal revelation
Key Concepts
Divine revelation
doctrinal error
spiritual darkness
salvation doctrine
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports this revelation?
- How can one discern truth among differing doctrines?
A Different Perspective
The claim assumes a single truth and may dismiss valuable insights from other traditions.
