Today in Relief Society we studied more about the Prophet, Joseph Smith. The lesson was truly remarkable. The spirit was sweet and loving as we were reminded of how amazing yet humble Joseph Smith was.
From a young man of fourteen seeking to find which church to join, through the first vision, the translation of the Book of Mormon and organizing of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, right up to his martyrdom in Carthage Jail, the prophet continued to serve the Lord. He never once wavered in his conviction to God. He never once changed his "story." He never denied the fact that he saw God the Father and his Son, Jesus Christ.
Joseph was willing to die rather than deny what he had seen and heard. "I had seen a vision; I knew it, and I knew that God knew it, and I could not deny it, neither dared I do it." Ultimately he, along with his brother, Hyrum, did die at the hands of an angry mob. He went to his death an honorable man. Among other things, Joseph Smith was a son, brother, grandson, uncle, father, husband, friend, neighbor, store owner, editor of a newspaper, mayor, military leader, and a candidate for President of the United States. He was a man who never let adversity stand in the way of doing what was right and true. Indeed he was a man of good works, integrity and righteousness. Praise to the man!
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