Section 58: Absurdity

1. Edward Partridge needs to repent of his unbelief. 14-15
2. Here is wisdom: obey my laws, which are the laws of the church. 23
3. If one of my commandments is disobeyed, I revoke it. Then people say to themselves, "This isn't the work of the Lord." Wo to them. They'll receive their reward from below, not above. 32-33
4. It's wisdom that Martin Harris is an example to the church by giving his money to the bishop of the church. Every member of the church must do the same. 35-36
5. It is also wisdom that the church buy land in Independence for the storehouse and a house of printing. 37
6. The Spirit will give Martin Harris more directions later. But he must repent for seeking the praise of the world. 38-39
7. I, the Lord, am not well pleased with William Phelps, because he isn't suffiently meek before me. 41
8. Let an agent of the church in Ohio buy lands in Zion. 49
9. Here's a commandment for Sidney Rigdon: write a description of the land of Zion and a statement of the will of God, as told to him by the Spirit. 50
10. Put all the money in the hands of the bishop or the agent to buy land. 51
11. The Lord wants to purchase the whole region of the country as soon as possible. Here is wisdom: If they don't do this, they won't receive any inheritance, except by bloodshed. 52-53
12. Take what was given to Ziba Peterson until he is suffiently chastened. Because he didn't confess his sins and tried to hide them. 60
13. The son of Man comes. Amen. 65