We believe that as we are now God once was, and by the practice of virtue and righteousness, by obedience unto law and authority, He has become what He is, and as He is, man may become, on the same principle.
Founder of Mormonism
A foundational Mormon truism, attributed to Joseph Smith and later leaders
c. 1844
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"If I were to be saved and go to heaven, and see any man there that I had not endeavored to save, I would feel worse there than I would in hell."
Strange & Unusual"I will prophesy that the Saints will continue to suffer much affliction, and will be driven to and fro, from the east to the west, and from the north to the south, until they are purified."
Strange & Unusual"I am willing to lay down my life for the cause of truth."
Shocking"I was born to introduce the kingdom of God to the earth."
Strange & Unusual"I am a man of charity, and I will extend charity to all men."
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