Doctrine and Covenants 52:14-19
14 And again, I will give unto you a pattern in all things, that ye may not be
deceived3; for Satan is abroad in the
land6, and he goeth forth
deceiving3 the
nations6--
15 Wherefore
he that7 prayeth, whose spirit is
contrite1, the same is accepted of me if he obey mine
ordinances4.
16 He that7 speaketh, whose spirit is
contrite1, whose language is
meek5 and edifieth, the same is of God if he obey mine
ordinances4.
17 And again,
he that7 trembleth2 under my power shall be made strong, and shall bring forth fruits of praise and wisdom, according to the
revelations9 and truths which I have given you.
18 And again,
he that7 is overcome and bringeth not forth fruits, even according to this pattern, is not of me.
19 Wherefore, by this pattern ye shall know the spirits in all cases under the whole
heavens6.
Old Testament (KJV) Isaiah 66:1-5
1 Thus saith the LORD9, The
heaven6 is my throne, and the
earth6 is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest?
2 For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is
poor5 and of a
contrite1 spirit, and
trembleth2 at
my word9.
3 He that7 killeth an ox4 is as if he slew a man;
he that7 sacrificeth a lamb4, as if he cut off a dog's neck;
he that7 offereth an oblation4, as if he offered swine's blood;
he that7 burneth incense4, as if he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations.
4 I also will choose their
delusions3, and will bring their fears upon them; because
when I called9, none did answer;
when I spake9, they did not hear: but they did evil before mine eyes, and chose that in which I delighted not.
5 Hear
the word of the LORD9, ye that
tremble2 at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let the LORD be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.
2nd Book of Commandments 135:1-2
1 My son, ye have wondered how that ye can overcome the powers of the adversary, and behold ye shall receive this from Me even line upon line, precept upon precept, that the evil one be exposed and be laid bare.
2 And then shall the prophecy be fulfilled which saith, "And they shall narrowly look upon him,
he that7 deceiveth3 the whole
nation6," --for by knowledge it shall be done.