The Book of Mormon : $b an account written by the hand of Mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of NephiSmith, Joseph, Jr.
Religion
The Book of Mormon : $b an account written by the hand of Mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of Nephi
Smith, Joseph, Jr.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Sacred books; Latter Day Saint churches -- Sacred books
30:32 Now Alma said unto him: Thou knowest that we do not glut
ourselves upon the labors of this people; for behold I have labored
even from the commencement of the reign of the judges until now, with
mine own hands for my support, notwithstanding my many travels round
about the land to declare the word of God unto my people.
30:33 And notwithstanding the many labors which I have performed in the
church, I have never received so much as even one senine for my labor;
neither has any of my brethren, save it were in the judgment-seat; and
then we have received only according to law for our time.
30:34 And now, if we do not receive anything for our labors in the
church, what doth it profit us to labor in the church save it were to
declare the truth, that we may have rejoicings in the joy of our
brethren?
30:35 Then why sayest thou that we preach unto this people to get gain,
when thou, of thyself, knowest that we receive no gain? And now,
believest thou that we deceive this people, that causes such joy in
their hearts?
30:36 And Korihor answered him, Yea.
30:37 And then Alma said unto him: Believest thou that there is a God?
30:38 And he answered, Nay.
30:39 Now Alma said unto him: Will ye deny again that there is a God,
and also deny the Christ? For behold, I say unto you, I know there is a
God, and also that Christ shall come.
30:40 And now what evidence have ye that there is no God, or that
Christ cometh not? I say unto you that ye have none, save it be your
word only.
30:41 But, behold, I have all things as a testimony that these things
are true; and ye also have all things as a testimony unto you that they
are true; and will ye deny them? Believest thou that these things are
true?
30:42 Behold, I know that thou believest, but thou art possessed with a
lying spirit, and ye have put off the Spirit of God that it may have no
place in you; but the devil has power over you, and he doth carry you
about, working devices that he may destroy the children of God.
30:43 And now Korihor said unto Alma: If thou wilt show me a sign, that
I may be convinced that there is a God, yea, show unto me that he hath
power, and then will I be convinced of the truth of thy words.
30:44 But Alma said unto him: Thou hast had signs enough; will ye tempt
your God? Will ye say, Show unto me a sign, when ye have the testimony
of all these thy brethren, and also all the holy prophets? The
scriptures are laid before thee, yea, and all things denote there is a
God; yea, even the earth, and all things that are upon the face of it,
yea, and its motion, yea, and also all the planets which move in their
regular form do witness that there is a Supreme Creator.
30:45 And yet do ye go about, leading away the hearts of this people,
testifying unto them there is no God? And yet will ye deny against all
these witnesses? And he said: Yea, I will deny, except ye shall show me
a sign.
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