A few weeks ago I wrote about feelings. This claim was entirely new to me, that Mormons base their doctrines and convictions on feelings. It took some time for me to understand.
I still think we all, Mormons and Christians alike, base our testimony and relationships with God on personal experiences including emotional experiences.
But a new realization struck me—
How Mormons will get their doctrines on feelings, rather than what is written in the scriptures.
So, overriding established orthodoxy with something that feels good.
We listen to preachers and teachings that make us feel comforted and special, even when it’s not contained in scripture anywhere.
This scripture is very relevant. “An itch to hear what they want to hear.”
Turning from Biblical truths and instead to myths.
Doctrines that are pleasing to the ears—like being literal children of God, like eternal families— when the Bible teaches clearly and explicitly the contrary.
…and being bound with a flaxen cord.
The word orthodoxy means established doctrines from the beginning of Christianity.
We usually call out progressives for changing Christianity to something unbiblical, in order to fit the messaging of our modern times.
But progressives aren’t the only ones breaking orthodoxy.
Mormons are.
Mormons are very progressive with their own version of added doctrines to what Jesus taught.
Please listen to this wonderful sermon by my pastor about why orthodoxy is so important – why we need to stick with Biblical truths from Jesus, and not follow any self-proclaimed “prophet” who leads us on a diverging path.
“All day long I have held out my hands
to an obstinate people, who walk in ways not good, pursuing their own imaginations.” (Isaiah 65:2)
All I Possess 