theplains Posted September 1, 2013 Posted September 1, 2013 It was not a key line. It was commentary that was added to Joseph Smith's quote. A similar teaching is found in the church's history. "In order to understand the subject of the dead, for consolation of those who mourn for the loss of their friends, it is necessary we should understand the character and being of God and how He came to be so; for I am going to tell you how God came to be God. We have imagined and supposed that God was God from all eternity. I will refute that idea, and take away the veil, so that you may see" (History of the Church, volume 6). It seems more than just commentary ... like a very uplifting example of how, according toLDS theology, men can look to their exemplar Heavenly Father who once a man like thembecame exalted to a God, and get encouragement from that. Thanks,Jim
Calm Posted September 1, 2013 Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) How is the quote significantly dfferent from the commentary? Why does it need to be said twice. The purpose of the manual was to remove redundancy, focus more on scripture support, in part to avoid distraction...it being a beginning class. This is a prime example of how it was well done. Edited September 1, 2013 by calmoriah 2
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