Alma 1:17 But Alma said unto him: "Behold, this is the first time that
priestcraft has been introduced among this people.
Alma 1:18 "And behold, thou art not only guilty of
priestcraft, but hast endeavored to enforce it by the sword; And were
priestcraft to be enforced among this people, it would prove their entire destruction.
Alma 1:24 Nevertheless, this did not put an end to the spreading of
priestcraft through the land, for there were many which loved the vain things of the world; And they went forth preaching false doctrines, And this they did for the sake of riches and honor.
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