Add Quote by William Law
“The Prophet had made dishonorable proposals to my wife... under cover of his asserted 'Revelation.'... Smith told his wife Jane the Lord had commanded that he should take plural wives, to add to his glory... Joseph asked her to give him half her love; she was at liberty to keep the other half for her husband.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Spirit of the Law, William Law, 1724
A religious leader exploited spiritual authority to justify polygamy and manipulate a marriage for personal glory.
In simple terms: A leader misused religion for selfish gain.
Key Takeaway
Beware of authority that demands personal sacrifice.
Themes
religion
power
manipulation
Mood
cautious
critical
skeptical
Type
ethical
warning
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- faith communities
- legal reform
- personal boundaries
Key Concepts
polygamy
authority abuse
moral corruption
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we differentiate genuine revelation from personal desire?
- What safeguards protect individuals from spiritual abuse?
A Different Perspective
Such claims often lack verifiable evidence and can be contested.
![“George Smith shows how many of the prophet’s followers embraced plural marriage during a period when the LDS Church was emphatically denying the practice … [and he tells this in] a lucid writing style.” quote by Daniel Walker Howe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a19/daniel-walker-howe-71913_church_george-smith-shows-how-many-of-the-proph_768105.jpg)
