RLDS Verse Context

3 For thou didst not give so much heed unto my words as did thy brother, among the people of the Zoramites.

4 Now this is what I have against thee; thou didst go on unto boasting in thy strength, and thy wisdom.

5 And this is not all, my son. Thou didst do that which was grievous unto me; for thou didst forsake the ministry, and did go over into the land of Siron, among the borders of the Lamanites, after the harlot Isabel; yea, she did steal away the hearts of many; but this was no excuse for thee, my son.

6 Thou shouldst have tended to the ministry, wherewith thou wast entrusted.

7 Know ye not, my son, that these things are an abomination in the sight of the Lord; yea, most abominable above all sins, save it be the shedding of innocent blood, or denying the Holy Ghost?

8 For behold, if ye deny the Holy Ghost when it once has had place in you, and ye know that ye deny it; behold, this is a sin which is unpardonable;

9 Yea, and whosoever murdereth against the light and knowledge of God, it is not easy for him to obtain forgiveness; yea, I say unto you, my son, that it is not easy for him to obtain a forgiveness.

10 And now my son, I would to God that ye had not been guilty of so great a crime.

11 I would not dwell upon your crimes, to harrow up your soul, if it were not for your good.

12 But behold, ye can not hide your crimes from God; and except ye repent, they will stand as a testimony against you at the last day.

13 Now, my son, I would that ye should repent, and forsake your sins, and go no more after the lusts of yours eyes, but cross yourself in all these things; for except ye do this, ye can in no wise inherit the kingdom of God.