You got that right Woody. God bless you.

Amen to that. We know who Freemasons really worship, don't we.

The current prophet told members to get the COVID vaccine. That says it all.💔

@@Madini_CJ Do you?

@@00Fisher00 Well...we know Who they don't worship. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Masonry is a masquerade and its easy for those involved to become caught up in doing their "good deeds" here on Earth. *Acts 4:12 NIV Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.*

Well Karman, I don´t know but Kenny just got killed!

Jesus led you here.

zissler or not.

Did the Mormon episode bring you here?

I know right 😂

Albert Pike was also a Freemason, look up Albert Pike the three World wars letter

Ironic, a free Mason as Joseph who tried to find protection from masons, was left alone from the brotherhood in many instances of his life. Read about the beginnings of masonry, the founders had to change their history about how to be more efective in bringing more people into the brotherhood. Read how little Joseph knew about the Mason's deep rituals. By the way, Joseph Smith was a true prophet of GOD. This knowledge is independent from any person in this world, because i have prayed about it, and this knowledge comes from The Holy Spirit.

@@skylerreddy5436 "Read how little Joseph knew about the Mason's deep rituals." Careful on that subject matter. Much of what you've likely heard about that actually originated in hoaxes and people deceiving the public to make a buck.

@@skylerreddy5436 Jesus Christ is our Lord and Freemasonry is Satanism.

So you must be on the floor then right?

Thankfully, videos like this one help to dispel the devil's lies.

@@BrandonCole_edohi I don't know if you know this but I think you will find it interesting. There is a church I believe its Italy that has art up on the ceilings and it very much looks like what goes on in the Temple. As you study about Free Masons you find that they were an organization that would do special rituals in Catholic and Christian chapels. As time went on as with all the doctrine of Christ it got corrupted. Also there is history books written by Christians dating around 300 AD and they talk about Temple clothing. You also find that the Masons did design for all the old chapels for the Catholics and Christians. It wasn't till around 1351 when Pope Leo said they were of the devil they become much like they are now. They went into hiding because after that it was off with your head or a burning to the stake. So Masons continued on as a secret organization much like it is today. This is also why when Josephs version of the temple rituals is of God first Joseph revealed the temple endowment before he became a Mason, second the differences are many sure it has similarities to Masonry and you now know why.

@@BOON70 Regarding the ancient sources which you've referenced, correlation does not equate to causation. Stone Mason guilds were contracted to build; it wasn't until gothic architecture started going out-of-style that they became speculative Masons. Joseph did adopt the Masonic teaching model (theatrical presentation, mnemonic devices, illustrative symbols, etc.) and adapt it to teach the Church's already-existing doctrine. However, the subject matter, context, and purposes of the Church's temple endowment ceremony wholly differ from those of the degree ceremonies of Freemasonry.

Great and truthful comment

Well that's cryptic.

You are saying this in response to freemasonry's universalism?

Felipe Kennedy: To say nothing of those gol'darned gopher holes. Dang varmits takin' up space on the straight n' narrow...

@@zanelegeire8683 what haha

And Mormonism is NOT the narrow path!

@@nancykindt6487, I testify that I have felt the Holy Ghost bear witness that the Book of Mormon is holy scripture and that Joseph Smith is a prophet of God. If someone reads the book and asks God, He'll let them know too.

I have been a member all of my life (67 years) and I am an inquisitive person from my youth. When I was a teenager I wondered about this very thing. There was a book out called something like, Freemasonry and the LDS Church. It was readily available, and I read it. Obviously it did not shake my faith. I think many people in the church were afraid to explore these things, but the information was available.

Debrah Roundy did you explore gematria? The mathematical code the masons use? Look into it to find out how the false Jews mentioned in revelation operate. Gematria effect news for truth

They are not condemned but this is not God's method but rather that of men. Freemasonry members are Gnostics and worship who they call the creator of the universe and it is not revealed until the 33rd degree that this is Lucifer. Since they are obligated to follow the orders of their worshipful masters, the pyramid structure is headed by Lucifer and so all Freemasons are Luciferians by default. They use human sacrifice to control all of mankind. It originates in the apostate church which is Babylon from the Book of Revelation. They use Freemasonry to control all pulpits that I have witnessed, openly having to display the hidden hand, the single finger in the air, the OK sign or the pyramid when they bring their hands together. Another common symbol is the use of black and white color combinations or orange which stands for 33rd degree. Scripture says that the wink of the eye is used to denote evil. Their signs and symbols are to send messages to one another. It alludes to hidden or secret knowledge which is the basis for Freemasonry. You should also be aware of the Kundalini Spirit which is a the serpent spirit. It is common to use words and spoken messages with hidden meanings shared only with those in the know. They like especially to spell words in reverse. None of this is has anything to do with Christianity. It is Satanic witchcraft trying to plant ideas trying to accomplish mind control with subliminal messages. They control FEMA which is the hidden government. All should repent from this system that forms the beast.

@@notagain1952 LOL do you have any reputable source to back up that claim...

@@notagain1952 something the voices in your head probably didn't tell you is the design of the old Christian chapels with all the symbols were designed by free masons if free masons are of the devil so is Christianity...

No, Joseph Smith recognized some truth in certain symbols that Freemasons used and incorporated those along with revelation he received. If you study the details, it boils down to basically that.

God bless!! Repent, for The Kingdom of God is at hand!

You're expecting that Joseph Smith's father blabbed everything to Joseph Smith? You really think he would violate his obligations as a Mason? Hyrum Smith also was a Mason. Some called him a "High Mason" but do you really think he would violate his obligations as Mason? For what purpose? What genuine, primary evidence have you for that? Then again, a lot of what has been claimed about the Masonic connections has been utterly without merit. Frequently, the starting point for the claims and comparisons have been from rituals in which Joseph Smith couldn't have participated, such as from older versions of the Scottish Rite (there also was no Scottish Rite in Illinois until 1846), or from Monitors published in 1860 or later, or from obscure rituals or organizations of which Joseph Smith would not have been aware. Anyone can take snippets of text out of context from various sources, rearrange them, and then claim that they are direct evidence of borrowing. Are there some elements that have a certain amount of correspondence? Yes. But is one just a copy of the other? No. Not at all. An apostate from the Church, Fanny Stenhouse (whose husband also was a Mason at one time), said the following about such claims: "I has always been commonly reported, and to a great extent believed, that the mysteries of the Endowment House were only a sort of imitation--burlesque, it might be--of the Rites of Masonry; but I need hardly say that this statement when examined by the light of facts is altogether ungrounded and absurd...." (Fanny Stenhouse, _"Tell It All": The Story of a Life's Experience in Mormonism_ [Hartford: A. D. Worthington and Co., 1875], 354.)

@@OmegaMan28 No, he did not. We know the exact dates when Joseph Smith was initiated, passed and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. He never went on to participate in anything else beyond that. Besides, in fact, there was no Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in Illinois until the year 1846. That was four years too late. The proof texts you have in mind actually have at their root mistranslation and misunderstanding, as well as being taken from their historical and cultural contexts. Several times the Bible says that people saw or will see God (Moses, 70 of the elders of Israel, Isaiah, Stephen, angels of little children, those who are pure in heart, and those who will dwell in the city of New Jerusalem). And that passage in Isaiah that you have in mind comes from a section of Isaiah that has been rewritten so many times by scribes, and interpolated, that many scholars have come to believe it was written by a different author, and that the Book of Isaiah was written by two or more authors! Freemasons didn't establish the "Mormon" religion. It was established by non-Masons before many members of said Church later became Masons. Joseph Smith was the one directly involved in and leading the organization of the Church. That is historical fact.

@@OmegaMan28 Wow, thanks for the laugh. I mean, this HAD to be satire and humor, because nobody with a clue would have said most of that thinking they were being honest.

Andy a la carte you believe that Christ was once a mere man, That’s a different savior that one we follow in the Bible. We will never be gods, by that Book. We are not the products of God having sex with Celestial wives, as the Book of Mormon teaches.. Our God and yours are different beings.

Thanks for sharing your insight and testimony of the Savior, @Andy a la carte.

Kristi Evans psalms 82:6

@@randomman6428 the bible says we are not children of God UNTIL we repent and believe/surrender/trust in him, being filled with the Holy Spirit. You believe that people were children of God from the beginning, even in sin, going after other Gods etc... Biblical Christians do not believe this. Lucifer also wanted to be a God. God says in scripture that he alone is God and he knows of no other Gods. Look it up. My pride has been knocked down realizing what a miracle it was that Jesus, being God in the flesh (Immanuel), saved a lowly sinner like me. Mormons don't really understand this because they think, well he was just being a good brother and the Father had to make this happen because he's their father and we all get to be Gods someday because that's what a good father would do... You don't realize how amazing the Father and Jesus and the Holy Spirit truly are, and how miraculous it is that they want to save us when they don't have to. Jesus is your salvation, not all your works which the Bible calls "filthy rags". Let go of everything you thought you knew, read the Bible like a child and pray that God opens your eyes.

@@Song-Girl-Still-Singing Very interesting petspective. Unfortunately, a lot of your points are inaccurate, and do not reflect what the Church actually teaches.

thenowchurch where did you read that?

They are very similar, down to the "Magic underwear" (Holy Garments).

In very general terms only, but Masonic rituals were NOT SHARED outside of Masonic temples. Those rites are entered into with strict promises to not share them to outside groups. In fact, the anti-mason movement was ignited in 1826 when William Morgan, a bricklayer in western New York "disappeared" after he "supposedly had broken his vow of secrecy as a Freemason by preparing a book revealing the organization’s secrets. When no trace of Morgan could be discovered, rumors of his murder at the hands of Masons swept through New York and then into New England and the Mid-Atlantic states."

Given that: - Joseph Smith, Sr, and Hyrum Smith were known to be honest men of integrity - the subject matter, context, and purposes of the Church's temple endowment ceremony wholly differ from those of the degree ceremonies of Freemasonry, the hypothesis that they would have shared the secrets of Freemasonry with Joseph is both unlikely and irrelevant to the topic of the Church's temple endowment ceremony.

go away

It's simple: education is a good thing, and with modern technology the Church can make information available.

@@00Fisher00 I agree transparency is a good thing!

@@stratocasterbeast I agree. You might be surprised at the effort that people in the Church make to publish information at no cost to anyone outside the organization. The depth and organization of information on ChurchOfJesusChrist.org is impressive.

@@00Fisher00 how about a financial statement showing how the money is spent at the LDS church? Im still looking dor one

They've actually been talking about it since at least the 1930s. One leader of the Church, by the name of Ivins, even published a book on the subject.

Why would you say that?

Except that they were recorded in this way.

Sometimes, yes, he did write his own. He had a hard time doing it, too. That's why he usually used scribes.

Just information.

@@00Fisher00correction: Disinformation*

Did you watch the video? No one is suggesting that it's a coincidence.

Lol just like all those other misconceptions, people are drawn in by the lies towards our church.

@@latter-daysaintbatman2679 Your church is made up of nothing but lies.

Well, they aren't exactly the same. In fact, there are signs in the LDS temple ceremony that have no counterpart in Freemasonry. Of course, if a temple patron gave the tokens wrong, the first two would be identical to those in a Lodge. But if given correctly they are not even the same. The other two are not identical or even close to anything in Masonic rituals. Sad thing about the attempts at drawing parallels is that text has to be sifted around and taken drastically out of context to make the parallels look closer. Worse, a good amount of such material is taken out of a book published in 1860, and that is too late to be of use. Even worse, this latter material was part of two Rites to which Joseph Smith never belonged.

@@gavin645 I have found the Church of Jesus Christ to be the greatest source of truth. I suggest going to God in prayer about it.

What evidence do you have to suggest freemasonry is a secret society ?

@Latisha Queen It's odd for you to tell someone you don't know that their father is the devil. I recommend that you not make assumptions about people, especially those who are merely asking questions.

@@00Fisher00 exactly what I’m saying. People are out of their mind

It’s not a secret society, but a society of secrets...

church been always around with secret societies

Mun Moon 4:07 well either you are lying or the video is...

Mun Moon Why does that need to be discussed? People pay too much attention to Joseph Smith the man instead of his works. The gospel itself is divine, men are mortal. Trying to dissect everything about a mortal man did or didn’t do in his life is temporal. It’s not as important as the divine. Joseph Smith lived so long ago and he was lied about so much. Plus nobody alive today knew him. His own writings are available and there are some of his posterity with journals. But it would be like saying when someone writes a book we should get to know everything about them, their whole life should be on show. That isn’t what’s important. What they wrote in their book is. I hope I’m not coming off as rude. It’s just too easy to get caught up in Joseph Smith himself, which you would never still really know him. Dissect the gospel of Jesus Christ and test it. That’s what important, the divine.

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were banned from being Masons under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Utah for most of the 20th century; Joseph Smith was not cited as the reason for this ban. There was no such ban against members of the Church under any other grand lodge's jurisdiction. The Grand Lodge of Utah saw the error of its ways in the 1980s and therefore lifted the ban.

@@traczebabe what people need to do is test his revelations and his fruits thats how you know hes a false prophet?

Masonry has never banned Mormons nor any monotheistic believers from joining.

Yes. I like Exodus 28 and 29 and Levitucus 8. Wonderful truths that started with Adam and parts can be found in many religions as time goes on. And through revelation, when the time was right, restored fully.

Julie Anderson who was Adams first wife Lilith eve wasn’t his first learn about masonry in lds is a racist religion just like most Christianity that’s why minorities are slaves to capitalism of white supremacy of colonialism right go ask a Native American how he feels about white Jesus he’ll tell you When you die his ancestors are waiting for you guys.

@@alexchavez3244 care to talk your nonsense to an actual mason with knowledge? Doubt it.

@@alexchavez3244 The system is pretty well total communism now. Where's all the capitalism at ?

@@alexchavez3244 A native American ? How about reading the record of an ancient civilisation written and sealed up by an ancient American titled ; The Book of Mormon - Another Testament of Jesus Christ.

Nobody follows the 10 commandments. It's impossible. It's a test for us to reflect and know that we are sinners. So we continue to praise Jesus. It's a measuring stick. Nobody is without sin. And no one follows the 10 commandments to the letter. None

@@braider5204 We are commanded to be perfect. It's a commandment not a suggestion. We're all hypocrites and sinners, no one is arguing that.

Is not the First and Great commandment to love God? And the Second to love thy neighbor as you love yourself? Yes, it’s hard to obey all the commandments at times. That why repentance is so critical. Another great commandment is Matthew 5:48 “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” I can tell you myself, this is probably the hardest commandment to keep. How great is it then that our Father in heaven in merciful! Nobody said that we’re earning heaven. If that was the case nobody would make it. It’s God’s mercy and grace, it’s Christ’s sacrifice and love that saves us. Life is more than just being a decent person and praising Jesus. It’s about aligning your will with the Fathers, keeping his commandments, serving others. It’s about becoming like our savior, and Heavenly Father. If this is not the case then why does God care? Why create this marvelous world, our bodies, our spirits, only to make a few happy forever? Heaven is so much more than joy, it’s so much more than just peace and goodness. It’s inheriting everything the Father has through Jesus Christ. “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.”

So true. The decision is simple and clear. It is either right or wrong, or, true or false.

@@braider5204 It's not a measuring stick, it's divine law that we are condemned for disobeying. That's why Jesus Christ had to die.

Hi Jessica, thanks for your comment. This is an introductory video on the topic; we encourage you and others to learn more about this topic, both from Church resources and other accurate and reliable sources. See the Church's in-depth essay on Masonry here: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/masonry?lang=eng

@@churchofjesuschrist It's founders and the spirit guiding them called themselves "Free Masons" Because they wanted to build their own temple.. A temple that is not built on the stone God has set aside, for they have slain His Son thinking to gain His inheritance.. But God with His mighty and victorious right hand upholds His Beloved Son His Word. Jesus Christ said to them, "Have you never read in the scriptures: 'The very stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner; this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes' Therefore i tell you, the Kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a nation producing the fruits of it."

@@mikaelarkanghel5094 Yes, Freemasonary is Satanism. Preach the truth!

@@wesleynunez3825 Why do you say that? What do you actually know about it?

Please do some actual research, Don't believe this false information

That's true, essentially everyone gets to heaven regardless.

I just want a hug. ❤️

Simple, isn't it?!

What if you do

nobody said you did

Yeah...they just killed him instead

Didn't he steal it from Egypt?

Excellent point, but to be fair to them they were focusing on a variety of other angles to destroy him. I guess it worked.

@@theresakennedy7339 While I'm not an expert on the subject, I am a member of the church of Jesus Christ and I've seen a lot of theories about where he could have received it. I've heard a lot of theories like Free Masons, Jewish (temple) rites, egyptian temple ceremonies, the primitive christian church etc. etc. I have also been amazed to find temple patterns in certain buddhist/hindu ceremonies, dervish ceremonies, ancient american artifacts/writings, and even some catholic writings and presentations. I personally believe that God has taught these things at various and sundry times to His church and principles of them have been preserved in a variety of ways through many cultures. I believe that God revealed these things to Joseph Smith in the same manner as in times past as part of the fullness of the restoration of the gospel in our time.

@@ephraimsbeard8508 Nine Masons were alleged to have participated in Joseph's martyrdom, but they were never proven to have done so. An alleged nine Masons out of a mob of 200+ people is not logically indicative of negative sentiment from the Grand Lodge of Illinois or the Grand Lodge of Missouri.

On paper, legally: Joseph Smith is the founder. In truth and functionality: Jesus Christ is the founder. Just as God spoke to Joseph's understanding, so too must we speak to the understanding of other people.

Most people view such battles over semantics to be tiresome and pointless. Most say "Moses led the Israelites through the wilderness" without expecting to be corrected that GOD led them THROUGH Moses.

I think it makes sense to be said both ways. For example one can say that Moses lead the israelites out of egypt, or one can say that the Lord lead the people out of Egypt. Because was sent by the Lord what Moses and was given power and instruction from God, really all credit should go to the lord. However, it isn't correct to say that Moses did. The same thing goes for Joseph Smith. The important thing is that we understand that prophets are instruments in the Lord's hand.

I think they worded it this way for simplicity for members of the church and non members alike

Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of the church and the founder of the church from the beginning. Joseph Smith is the earthly founder of the latter day church.

Elaborate?

Have been for the last TWO THOUSAND YEARS!!!

@@The_Other_Ghost 2k years is like 1 day to God. But who's to say when your life will expire as God said no day is promised to anyone. So hopefully your life is in line with God.

@Awaken To Life "An occultic cult"? Can you explain that and qualify it in any way, using verifiable sources? It sounds like you have no idea.

Jay Britton Fisher chill

Why would your art college not let you watch Christian Content?

Thanks for the respectful view! We’re all part of one family and as Christians we need to pull together. I have a huge respect for you and the Pentecostal faith!

Hear hear! I feel like we have much more in common than we have differences. I’m a Latter-day Saint, and I subscribe to several Protestant and Catholic podcasts and channels, and feel we have much more to gain in fraternity than at war.

@Davis Don, thanks for watching and for your comment. We're glad you're here. Merry Christmas! comeuntochrist.org

Thanks David for saying this beautiful truth. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is truly a beautiful religion! At the heart of this faith is the Atoning Sacrifice of Jesus Christ for our Salvation. This is the Gospel! Catholics agree on this and thank God for it in their Eucharist service, the mass, and so many other denominations who also aim to present this same gospel. I believe we all have more in common than what divides us!

Brigham was entitled to his opinion; however, this comment was never canonized into the doctrines of the Church. Prophets are not considered omniscient or infallible in the Church and are therefore allowed to have incorrect opinions. Had his comment been canonized, then it would carry the weight of authority in the doctrines of the Church.

Brandon Cole beautifully stated.

@@Alexandriafrancescakiel Thank you. 🙂

I reason masonry refers to building. So, if interpreted as ''celestial building''. That seems ok, even virtuous.

John Harvey to what extent of Christ and the apostles though

Yeah very true most big churches and religions are filled with masonry world wide

Do you love members of the Church of Jesus Christ enough to ask them about their beliefs so that you can really understand? That's what I would recommend, if you truly claim to love others.

Nope. Charles Taze Russell was not a Freemason, much less of the 33°. Neither was Joseph Smith coroneted an IGH. And I would know. If they were, I'd find their names in the lists. And I don't find their names in the lists. That said, Joseph Smith was a Mason. He was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason (that's 3°, not 33°). But that didn't happen until 1842, 12 years after the Church was first organized in 1830. You've got to watch those time lines and historical chronologies. But the early Church had a "hidden wisdom," which they communicated "in a mystery" to "the perfect" (1 Corinthians 2:1-10). This was different from the basic teachings.

@@00Fisher00 Yeah I asked the LDS missionaries if their God was once a man and they lied and said no. I also asked if "as God is man can become" and they denied that too. Yet it's clearly outlined as a teaching in the LDS church website. I told the missionaries this and they admitted I was right and that they had knowingly misinformed me.

@@prayunceasingly2029 What is your purpose? Building faith, or faultfinding? I will inform you that all members of the Church of Jesus Christ and all prophets are imperfect human beings. If you're looking to condemn people for faults, you will always be able to do so, but it's a terribly shortsighted approach and directly opposed to what Christ taught. Missionaries are not required to know everything; what they are to do is preach the basic truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ and testify with the power of the Holy Ghost so that people can know of the truth and pursue greater faith and knowledge for themselves. If you don't want to seek the Holy Ghost, then that's up to you, but I'm sorry you weren't able to appreciate what those representatives of God's Church had for you.

If you want know more truth about that you must read chapter 5 from quran

@@abdoreal6376 “your truth” my friend. The false prophet Muhammad is a great example of what Jesus warned us about. But once again that is ‘my truth’

@@abdoreal6376 Ya, chapter 5 is a good one!! Especially verse 68 that says "unless you're foundation is based on the bible, uou have nothing to stamd on"

There is no "Morman Church". This video was produced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

@w96725 Why are you comparing Freemasons with Jesus Christ? There is no comparison. You might as well compare Jesus Christ with the Chicago Bears. Well you're right about one thing. Freemasonry is NOT a Christian society. It is not of ANY faith as it is a FRATERNITY...not a RELIGION. We do not cause division and hatred between faiths as many Christians (and members of other faiths) do. We allow all of our members to practice any faith they wish as what a man believes on a religious front, has absolutely no bearing on his Masonic activities. We have Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus Sikhs etc. People like you give religion a bad name.

@@00Fisher00 the Mormons, same thing

@@cg5491 "Mormon" in reference to the Church of Jesus Christ or its members has always been a nickname. It is important to us, though, to use the true name of the Church because so many people are confused about it (including the person who commented originally).

@funkyfresh There is a big difference between the ritual... and what is taught in the ritual. It was a special name... for you. There are only so many names in the entire world and there has been more people in the world than there are names. So repitition was enevitable anyway. But to let a name that you share with other people in a temple ceremony that happens to you only ONE time in your entrie life bother you to thinking that the name given to you to use is somehow not important because others share that same name. The Lord gave an example of this way of thinking. He called it straining at gnat. The Saints in Brighams day were far different than those of today. As children we would swear to someone that we were telling the truth by saying something like.. Pray to God, hope to die... stick a needle in my eye. That meant that were were really serious about what we were saying. The early saints to show how much they would keep the promises they made to God would speak a specific way that they would die before revealing what they were taught. In my childhood... as a Catholic... all the women wore hats with a mesh that covered their faces. We don't do that anymore. It was something that referenced reverance... and it was an outward sign. There are other ways today that we do different things that accomplish the same things. All these things we did would be considered rituals. And rituals are a way to help teach a concepte by repeating something over and over and over again. Christ never taught anything about the sign of the cross like Catholics do. That is one of their rituals. The endowment itself is very special. Joseph taught it with rituals... and some of the actual rituals have changed... but meanings have remained the same. It is not the words that have been used... but it is the words we now use. How do we show someone that we have an honored contract with them? In ancient times... they would do things like break a stick in two and give on side to each party... that anyone who had the stick the contract was with that person... and not necessarily the one who orginally agreed to the contract. They could break a stone in two... they could agree to a specific hand clasp... they could do whatever means that both sides agreed to... as a sign that they were the now the current owners of one side of the agreement. We learn that there are different non verbals signs that can be given that means something to just the parties of the contract. And yet others could have made the same verbal signs that means something completely different. It is alway between the two parties. And in the Temple... these were the rituals or signs that Joseph Smith used to teach the saints how important it was to remember these things.

@Tslav TV You don't seem to know anything about the Church of Jesus Christ or people's experiences in it. You would do better to seek understanding first.

There is a difference between the endowment and the presentation of the endowment, which you would have learned had you paid attention to the ceremony. The presentation of the endowment can be, and has been altered whenever and however necessary.

It is you who mixed it up liar. Your argument is invalid and you have been deceived by the devil.

Inapplicable to the situation.

Brad Wilcox his grace is sufficient speeches.byu.edu/talks/brad-wilcox/his-grace-is-sufficient/ I love this talk, it helped me to better understand our relationship with Christ. As a member of the church of Jesus Christian of latter day Saints, I agree with you that we can not earn heaven. (As Brad puts it, we are not earning heaven, we are learning heaven). Hope you take the time to read this and let me know what you think! 😀

Praise God!

Legacy, the Bible also tells us that faith without works is dead. We need faith but if we don't do our part then, well, I guess we earn what we get.

Yesssss!Watch For False Prophets

@@icecreamladydriver1606 you show your faith by your works. Works aren't what saves you. It is not a system of good deeds being counted to see if you did enough to save yourself.

Thanks for your comment, Jacob. We're glad you appreciated the video. If you're interested in learning more, see the more in-depth topic essay on the Church's website below: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/masonry?lang=eng Happy New Year!

@@churchofjesuschrist Sadly this video represents the Mason's as good even comparing them to the LDS church in standards. Such ashame you can bare the name of the LDS church in your title when it is so far from the truth. Mason's are very much a satanic organisation and it doesn't take much searching to figure this out. I'm assuming the writer has an agenda because this certainly is not endorsed by the Prophet.

@@theresagraham5893I just watched the video and just read the article. The article was great and specifically in it I don't see mention from the author that Freemasonry is good. The author even quoted Heber C Kimball saying: "He told Pratt that Joseph believed Masonry was “taken from priesthood but has become degenerated.”"

@@theresagraham5893 want some cheese with that whine?

@@theresagraham5893 please explain how Masons are a Satanic organization.

For the same reasons that one might join the Boy Scouts, Toastmasters, the Sons/Daughters of the American Revolution, or even subscribe to a membership at the local public library.

I agree. You don't need religion to have a relationship with God

@@srso4660 Consider the following verses of scripture: 23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 *Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is;* but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. 26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, 27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. 28 He that despised Moses’ law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: 29 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? 30 For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. 31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. (Hebrews 10:23-31, KJV)

FOOL. Mormon church is not of God

@@footsoldier1188 you can believe that all you want but when we die we’ll see what god says to you if you ask him 🤦🏽‍♂️

Which ones aligned with darkness?

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is God’s kingdom on the earth, the work has progressed and accelerated despite opposition at every turn and severe persecution in its early days. It will continue to roll forth unhindered by the works of man or random KZfaq comments.

To think that masonry is darkness is either intellectual dishonesty or just intellectual deficiency

It was never taught in the temple. Journal of Discourses.

I think it helps to understand eternal principles (versus those subject to change) by looking at changes from Old Testament times such as the tabernacle / temple with its Holy of Holies and animal sacrifices. Much different from today's temple worship. Similarities include symbolism that points to the Messiah, Jesus Christ, and rites of repentance to be sanctified in Christ. The Church has acknowledged that withholding the priesthood, etc from black members was not a matter of revelation but a result of cultural influence. Thus, it is possible for today's called leaders to make concessions or changes in response to social pressures and in a misguided attempt to appease the mob. But eternal truths and the divine authority remains intact. I've recently considered these so I hope this helps.

Policy is not doctrine. Doctrine never changes. Policy may turn people off even though Covenants never change... at the end of the day, everyone will still be sealed to their eternal companion no matter how the endowment changes. I hear the endowment session is much shorter now since there is so much work to be done in the latter days and to allow more people to attend the temple in the short amount of time we have now days. The videos changed too again. Church is only two hours and much is taught at home and should be taught at home. Changes like this will be expected more so as the work progresses. Its a living work and is according to the needs of the times.

Explain more about

the MORmON church is a scam, that was founded on a scam

As a member of the church and as a mason myself I love they are being more open about this topic.

Read Ezekiel 8:16. Masons have their alters face toward the east because the god they worship is themselves symbolic of the sun and not the SON. Jesus said in secret I have told you nothing. God keeps no secrets from us. Yet in the Masonic lodge, revealing the secrets of Masonry is punishable by death. Why? Because the true worship of the craft isn't revealed to the low level Masons who enter into the Blue Lodges and obtain the first three degrees of initiation. Masonry is an abomination to God. So is the Mormon church established by a blasphemous, secret society.

@@danielrutigliano7938 - Thanks for this.... It's like a blast of light in total darkness.

Would an open mason who is proud post a link of the oaths that are required at each level? Please help me.

@@justindyczewski6640 you can look it up on KZfaq. You can also look up a video on why Freemasonry is not compatible with Christianity.

King Solomon disobeyed the most high. He was deceived by Satan because his fleshy desires were too strong

@Kevon John Nope. We Freemasons are "speculative"...in that, we do not actually get involved in building anything physical. It's doubtless that we were even formed in those days. It is more likely that we emerged from the stonemasons guilds of the middle ages.

A good point to bring up. Not to mention that there is some confusion on whether or not Freemasonry is a religion in the first place.

It was ok, but they forgot to mention that FREE MASONRY IS SATANISM

Angel Alvarado does the shape matter?? If it’s round, flat or square does it really make a difference????

Does someone who is trying to fit in become a general in a legion and run for POTUS?

And bankrupting Kirkland Ohio

Ok. So basically, masons up to a certain point were literally stone mason unions. these were called "operative masons" , they began to form lodges as a place to care for those injured on the job and to provide a community for these guys. at some point, no one quite knows when or why, they started accepting people who weren't actually stone masons, but curious intellectuals, ect. these became speculative masons. The Lodge of Edinburgh (Mary's Chapel) No. 1 seems to be the oldest that hasa direct line to operative masons

Free Masons are a shield for the evil Purpose that is only revealed to those who 'qualify' to be a 33rd degree Free Mason member of the 'Supreme Council'.

@@OutLawStargazer899 It's founders and the spirit guiding them called themselves "Free Masons" Because they wanted to build their own temple.. A temple that is not built on the stone God has set aside for they have slain His Son thinking to gain His inheritance.. But God with His mighty and victorious right hand upholds His Beloved Son His Word. Jesus Christ said to them, "Have you never read in the scriptures: 'The very stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner; this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes' Therefore i tell you, the Kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a nation producing the fruits of it."

@@OutLawStargazer899 Knights of Malta?

@@mikaelarkanghel5094 Where do you get this "evil Purpose" stuff from?

The problem with mormons is that they will watch this video and consider it truth because 'the church said so' rather than researching themselves..

@@cidisights You sure copy and paste a lot. Again, I encourage you to learn about the Church of Jesus Christ before casting judgment on its members.

@@cidisights I consider it truth because it comports with what I know of the subject matter as a Mason.

This Freemasonry group is Satanic, don't be deceived! Jesus Christ is our King, not some weak pathetic fallen angel.

Thanks for sharing your testimony and experience, Sara.

That is great stuff.

What Masonic ceremony did you see? None of the ones in which I've officiated resemble the Church's temple endowment ceremony at all in regard to subject matter, context, or purpose.

That is scary. The Mormon church is wrong. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and read the Holy Bible. God bless you sister.

LDS member, Senator Mitt Romney is a great statesman.

Albert Pike, one of the greatest authors of freemasonry wrote: Lucifer, the Light-Bearer! Strange and mysterious name to give to the Spirit of Darkness! Lucifer, the Son of the Morning! Is it he who bears the light, and with its splendors intolerable blinds feeble, sensual or selfish Souls? Doubt it not!iv The devil is the personification of Atheism or Idolatry. For the Initiates, this is not a Person, but a Force, created for good, but which may serve for evil. It is the instrument of Liberty or Free Will. They represent this Force, which presides over the physical generation, under the mythological and horned form of the God Pan; thence came the he-goat of the Sabbat, brother of the Ancient Serpent, and the Light-bearer or Phosphor, of which the poets have made the false Lucifer of the legend.v The true name of Satan, the Kabalists say, is Yahweh (GOD) reversed; for Satan is not a black god, but a negation of God...the Kabala imagined Him to be a "most occult light."vi

You left the Church because Joseph Smith joined the Freemasons? Why? Did you not pray to God to ask him for a witness of the truth of the Book of Mormon and the Church itself? Also, did you not know that many great figures in history, including Founding Fathers of the U.S. including George Washington, were also Freemasons? What exactly is your concern?

I wasted 20 years listening to the churches lies. I am so happy to be free from it.

smokewagon47 I feel more convinced than ever that the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is true Christianity.

I'm the opposite of you. I'm glad I only spent a couple of years as a rainbow girl ... Part of the masons... But I also converted about that time and grow more appreciative of the church still this half a century later. More light and understanding. More peace and joy. More freedom from vices and common pitfalls. Seeing childhood friends and their lives of struggles make me more repentant and grateful. So glad to have genealogy much easier and indexing-away my life! Praying for all to hear and see truth and inspiration from on high...

Given that these videos are made for nonmembers to understand better, it's probably simpler to put it that way for the needs of video. Also because he was responsible for the temporal establishment of the church and his name would be on any paperwork, he can be called the founder from a temporal perspective. At least as I understand it.

Bárbara Tolli Denyszczuk I think these videos are made in mind for those who have little knowledge of gospel terms.

Bárbara Tolli Denyszczuk Yeah, good point. Joseph Smith was not the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ founded that, clearly. But, Joseph Smith was the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a particular contemporary religious institution that is completely modeled after the Church of Jesus Christ and is directed and empowered through the same priesthood of God it had - in other words, it is the authorized Church of Jesus Christ _in the latter days_. But yeah we usually do talk about Joseph more as a “restorer”...

I notice this too and Reading your comment, in my mind come when in The Book Of Mórmon, Alma was called Founder of The Church of God. I dont know if can have some thing in comon.

We members of the Church believe that Joseph legally founded and organized the Church under the direction of God. 🙂

You're welcome! Thanks for watching, Agustin.

una pregunta por que discrimina algunos hermanos soy masón piensa que es malo a me gusta mormon

@@churchofjesuschrist I am an endowed member of the Church but also have a great desire to join the Freemasonry. I believe this video explains the last sentence of the 13th Article of faith. My question is, Can I freely join Freemasonry without loosing my membership?

@Trillion, thanks for your question. As the video describes, members of the Church are not prohibited from becoming Masons, nor are Masons prohibited from becoming members of the Church. This is an introductory video on the topic; we encourage you and others to learn more, both from Church resources and other accurate and reliable sources. See the Church's in-depth essay on Masonry here: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/masonry?lang=eng

@@hector4763 Si usted es masón y ve hermanos que les parece un poco raro o que no está muy bien, no es por que son miembros es porque la masonería tiene muchos prejuicios muy inculcados en la sociedad en general

If you are in Church, then you sit and listen to the same teachings of Freemasonry, whether you like it or not . Surprise !!!!!

@@maxjohnson2063 Afraid not. Most all of the teachings of the Church already were in place years before Joseph Smith ever was made a Mason at/on Sight. Fact.

Transparent? Somewhat. Intellectually honest? Newp.

coliostro1006 How so?

Thanks for watching and for your comment, @SeattleCoPilot.

@@alexwatson7068 Eric M. Covered a good chunk of it. It's easy to dismiss the Freemason situation from today's perspective, but in the 1820's there was a huge Freemason scare that basically buried the movement, becoming taboo. The gadianton robbers are styled after the social view of masons. The elements of how Freemasonry started and grew in Nauvoo was VERY watered down so a ton of context is missing that doesnt shine a good light on it. You could argue the parallels to today's endowments are minor similarities (I disagree, but its debatable for sure) but the endowments have changed twice in major ways. Those changes were removing freemason elements. You put them back in and it's obvious that the entire foundation of the temple endowments is based on Freemasonry. Also, the idea that freemasons extend out to the temple of Solomon is a complete fabrication based on no evidence except that some lodges boasted they did. This boasting happened during a time lodges were having somewhat of a pissing contest of who was better, so one say "oh yeah? We date back to solomon's temple, how 'bout them apples." Almost no one except people who need to justify the temple endowments believe Freemasons date back to Solomon's temple.

Erick M Source?

🧭 The Mason's Carpenter's Compass (Arch) over a Carpenter's Square (Angle) has references to The Carpenter's Son Jesus and Arch + Angle = Archangel. With a Carpenter's Compass being used to make Circles - a Symbol for Heaven. While a Square is a Symbol for Earth. With Two Carpenter's Squares joined Corner to Corner making a Crucifix. With a Circle over a Crucifix making a ♀️ A simplified Egyptian Ankh Key 🗝️ of Life - God's Eye Symbol. With the Bible being translated from Egyptian Aramaic, Hebrew and Greek. With there being many more Godly teachings, within the Mason's Symbology. And Ephesians 6:12 Clearly states we are in a Spiritual War. People are too reliant on what other people say. Instead of prayerfully asking to our Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus. To know what is true, by The Holy Ghost. 🙏

Does any source outside your gut tell you this?

@@00Fisher00

Just always remember that watching KZfaq videos does not constitute research.

@Bruno Macias, thanks for watching and for your comment. To learn more about freemasonry, see the in-depth Church History topic page here: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/masonry?lang=eng

@@Youngoutsider972 More like there is a group of irregular Masons, unrecognized by legitimate Masonic bodies, who falsely claim to be Masons and do a great deal of evil. There also is a drug cartel who falsely style themselves Knights Templar. People live in fear because of them. I once had dealings with a Mexican family who freaked out when they saw my Masonic keyring. I had to explain that I did not belong to those false organizations they wrongly thought were Masons. They didn't know any better.

Do you know what the Masonic "vision" is?

Jay Britton Fisher Yes, and has nothing to do with salvation for the people. Do you know what is salvation ?

@@danieljust295 Sure. What are your sources for understanding Freemasonry?

Have you looked for similar imagery in other ancient cultures?

Symbols are finite and ambiguous. There is no one symbol that is limited to a single group or interpretation. The Church adopted some symbols from Masonry and adapted them to teach the Church's already-existing doctrine. Given that the Church does not use them in any Masonic context or for any Masonic purposes, it is therefore incorrect to state that the Church used the Masonic square and compasses.

They're still on the garments.

@@BrandonCole_edohi What about the pentagram on the Utah Temple? Joe Myth was a fraud.

@@BrandonCole_edohi and they were used in many ancient cultures! Very ancient Chinese paintings and manuscripts show the "compass and square" being used to create the world. They're also prominently shown in early Christian paintings and described in Gnostic texts. The masons didn't make them up- they took them from these cultures. No wonder Joseph felt the Spirit when he first learned about them!

Where does it say that?

Jony Cruz yes that’s true as directed by the Lord to the prophet through revelation.

The doctrine presented and the covenants made are the same.

John Pratt: Does It TRULY Matter...!!

I do think he is speaking. I have always think he is mason

Actually, founder is true and restorer of the church is propaganda.

@@kosmicwizard How so ?

@@johnharvey4448 Mormonism is a lie.

@@hjorth3387 Because it isn't real? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, however, is real, and God blesses millions of people through it, and it is wonderful.

@@hjorth3387 Not really. But you are led to believe so. Consider the following portion of a talk. Many years ago I had an interesting conversation with a man who was a member of the Roman Catholic church. He was a great scholar; he must have had a dozen languages at his tongue's end, and seemed to know all about history, science, law, philosophy, and all the rest of it. We were frank and friendly with each other, and one day he said to me: "You 'Mormons' are all ignoramuses. You don't even know the strength of your own position. It is so strong that there is only one other position tenable in the whole Christian world, and that is the position of the Roman Catholic church. The issue is between 'Mormonism' and Catholicism. If you are right, we are wrong. If we are right, you are wrong, and that's all there is to it. These Protestant sects haven't a leg to stand on; for if we are right, we cut them off long ago, as apostates; and if we are wrong, they are wrong with us, for they were a part of us and came out of us. If we have the apostolic succession from St. Peter, as we claim, there was no need of Joseph Smith and 'Mormonism;' but if we have not that apostolic succession, then such a man as Joseph Smith was necessary, and 'Mormonism's position is the only consistent one. It is either the perpetuation of the Gospel from ancient times or the restoration of the Gospel in latter days." (Elder Orson F. Whitney, Conference Report, April 1928, Second DayMorning Meeting, p.60)

Um, you forgot to put the name Jesus Christ in the name of the church. I'm sure you just accidently forgot.

Well to be fair I already knew, but maybe the rest of the lds community is aware now.

Are you master mason ?

@@JosephLee-qb3dk I am. And I was created and constituted a Knight Templar. Past Sovereign Master in Allied Masonic Degrees. Master of the Royal Secret, 32°, and holding the rank and decoration of a Knight Commander of the Court of Honour, in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction of the United States, Mother Supreme Council of the World.

Excellent comment, thanks for sharing

I’m a traveling man and while the basics of this video are somewhat true, it isn’t the full story. Masonry wasn’t simply a ‘place’ where Joseph received inspiration. He literally took organization, structure, and symbolism from Masonry and placed them in his temple ceremony and in the outside of some temples. Is this wrong? No. Joseph was a poorly educated young man who saw a framework he could use and adapt to. And doing so may or have not have got him killed by other Freemasons because he openly wrote and spoke about what he learned from Masons in a manner he was not supposed to do so.

On Truth & Liberty I listened to a really fascinating FAIR Mormon talk. I feel like Greg Kearney May have given it but I may be mistaken.

Don't forget Michael Homer

@@KTPurdy Sadly, some of Homer's stuff is a bit misleading. Frankly, I don't understand that. He connects Joseph with two obscure Rites that weren't even in America at the time, and were thousands of miles away. And, when I looked into the rituals of the Adoptive Rite, they had nothing even remotely like what is in the LDS temple ceremony. Like I said, I don't understand why he tried to make such connections.

They aren't

They aren’t directly mentioned as I understand it, however the construction and use of temples is mentioned numerous times (2 Nephi 5, Jacob 2, Mosiah 2, etc.) as well as adherence to the law of Moses, including mosaic temple rituals. From what we have from the Books of Exodus, Leviticus, etc. the mosaic rituals include temple clothing almost identical to that worn in modern day as well similar imagery to that used in the modern iteration of the endowment. Also the doctrines taught in the endowment are reiterated countless times throughout the Book of Mormon, implying knowledge of at least a majority of the ceremony by the main authors of the Book of Mormon. Therefore, the presentation of temple rituals, including the ancient presentation of the endowment are implicit throughout the Book of Mormon.

The endowment wasn't referenced by name, but temples were, and endowments and their ordinances were referenced thought Bible in connection to temples. I'm no Bible scholar though 💁‍♂️don't worry, answers are out there friend

The point of temple worship is that you have to prove your worthiness and loyalty to God by keeping his commandments in order to receive higher knowledge of all things. It is mentioned in the Book of Mormon that when Jesus visited the Nephites he spoke of things that could not be written. This could be things pertaining to sacred oaths and covenants that shouldn't just be tossed around like small talk. People who don't understand and respect an idea tend to look down upon those who practice them because they believe it is wrong. Things that are sacred and special to us members of the church aren't supposed to be common knowledge but unfortunately because of modern technology and the internet, anyone can create a false narrative. The point is, things as sacred as temple worship would not be entrusted to mere pages of a book but would have to be directly revealed by the most perfect being who is God the Father

Book of Jacob has some lines and references used today.

Some months ago you wrote in this video a question :" Can you do a video on wh are the Lamanites today because I don´t know anymore ? If you wish I can text you about that topic.

Why are you mason

So what's with all of the masonic symbols (hand symbols, all-seeing-eye, #33, etc.) all over Hollyweird media, including violent and vile movies as well as music? Well, not only Hollywood, but throughout the world.

Freemasons worship the devil. The light you follow is Lucifer. How are you just going to lie like that man? Shame on you!

If you are a 33rd degree master mason, you are a devil worshiper. I know you are taught to follow the light then you find out that light is actually Lucifer! How dare you lie like that, shame on you man!

@Josh Watson, thanks for your comment and for sharing your perspective.

@@willhunt7204 Freemasonry has nothing to do with Lucifer. I invite you to quit tale-bearing.

@@BrandonCole_edohi there are literally free masons now that openly admit that it is a satanic cult

Hi, thanks for your question. The video is not yet available in Spanish, but we will pass along your interest in translation. In the meantime, you or others may be interested in the Church History essay on the subject, which is available in Spanish here: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/masonry?lang=spa Hola, gracias por su pregunta. El video aún no está disponible en español, pero transmitiremos su interés en la traducción. Mientras tanto, usted u otros pueden estar interesados ​​en el ensayo de Historia de la Iglesia sobre el tema, que está disponible en español aquí: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/masonry?lang=spa

Read Matthew 14:6 Jesus Christ said” I am the way, truth and Life, no one comes to the Father except through Me) Hell is real and heaven is real so I pray that you read the Bible like KJV and you really get to know the God of the Bible who loved us so much that He gave His only begotten son to die for us and save us from our sin so that we do not perish but have everlasting life in Him not religion.( John 3:15-16) God bless you

Freemasonry goes against the LDS religion. Their god is referred to as "jahbulon" freemasonry is its own religion so I don't understand why you're allowed to be a different religions and also Mormon. That would contradict the commandments that you shall not worship false idols or have no other god before me

Hi @Lowd Ethan. Freemasonry is a fraternal organization. In addition to participating in rituals where they commit to be loyal and trustworthy, they also participate in community-building activities and make charitable contributions to various causes. This video is an introductory video on the topic; we encourage you and others to learn more about this topic, both from Church resources and other accurate and reliable sources. See the Church's in-depth essay on Masonry here: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/masonry?lang=eng

@@churchofjesuschrist I have a question church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints. I'm a member but I have a hard time finding if this is doctrine. Do we believe that Jesus and the holy ghost are gods as Heavenly father is? And also do we believe God can't create something from nothing, such as all of his children?

Hi @Lowd Ethan, thanks for your questions. We're glad you're here! To learn more about the Godhead, see the link below: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/godhead?lang=eng To learn more about our beliefs surrounding the creation, see www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/creation?lang=eng.