Doctrine and Covenants Commentary - Section 92

by Don R. Hender

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             SECTION 92

Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, March 15, 1833. HC 1:333. The revelation is directed to Frederich G. Williams, who had recently been appointed a counselor in the First Presidentcy.

     
    1-2, A commandment relative to admission to the United Order.
 1 VERILY, thus saith the Lord, I give unto the aunited order, organized agreeable to the commandment previously given, a revelation and commandment concerning my servant bFrederick G. Williams, that ye shall receive him into the order. What I say unto one I say unto all.

 2 And again, I say unto you my servant Frederick G. Williams, you shall be a lively member in this order; and inasmuch as you are faithful in keeping all former commandmentsa you shall be blessed forever. Amen.

 2a all former commandments The commandments of God did not just begin and end in the ten commandments. We receive line upon line and precept upon precept. And there are yet many things, including 'commandments' to be received and commited to which one is to be bonded or covenanted unto the living of. For God's ways are not our ways and we yet have far to go until we reach unto that leave of the perfection of God.