Joseph Smith wrote:
>> Nevertheless I fell into transgression and
>> sinned in many things which brought wound
>> upon my Soul [sic] and there were many things
>> which transpired that cannot be writen [sic] and
>> my Fathers [sic] family have suffered many persecutions
>> and afflictions.

Blaine wrote:
> This is a beautiful account written by a
> humble man, Joseph Smith. Thank you
> for finding it.  It makes me very happy that
> he was willing to admit he was not perfect.

What Joseph Smith wrote here is despicable.  Visions from God inherently 
have the opposite effect as described by Smith.  They lead one to walk far 
above sin.

Blaine wrote:
> I once had a spiritual experience which,
> like that of Joseph Smith, "filled my heart
> with love for many days."   I know exactly
> how that feels.

Did you also sin in many things after your experience?

Peace be with you.
David Miller. 


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