This in from a FB pal that serves in the temple:
Journal of Discourses - Wilford Woodruff. (50 thousand million, that's a lot!)
I think, many times, that we, as Elders of Israel and as Latter-day Saints, come far short of realizing our position before the Lord. The work required at our hands is great and mighty; it is the work of Almighty God. We are held responsible for presenting the Gospel of Christ to all the nations of the earth, to warn the Gentiles, to prepare for the return of the lost ten tribes of Israel, and for carrying the Gospel to the whole tribes of Israel. We are held responsible for all this, and for building Temples to the Most High, wherein we can enter and attend to ordinances for the salvation of our dead. There are fifty thousand million spirits shut up in the spirit world who never saw the face of a Prophet, Apostle or inspired man in their lives. No man having the authority of God ever declared the words of life and salvation unto them, and without authority their ministrations are useless
I would love to know where in the Journal of Discourses this comes from. 50 billion people over 6,000 years, plus the many who won't be stuck in spirit prison, makes for a very impressive birth rate.
ReplyDeleteWhy not just say 8 billion!
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