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The road to apostasy — October 2023


Brother Ryan Porter, a member of our bishopric, invited his father to speak in our Sacrament meeting on Sunday, October 29, 2023.  Brother Porter (senior) has served as a bishop, stake president, and as a sealer in the Provo Temple.  His topic was “Covenants”, and as part of his talk, he mentioned the seven steps that usually lead to alienation from the Church.  He mentioned:

  1. Focusing on unanswered or troubling or unresolved questions about Church doctrine or history.
  2. Finding fault with Church leaders or being offended by Church leaders or members.
  3. Focusing on doubts rather than on faith.
  4. Stepping away from church attendance and church commitment.
  5. Breaking sacred covenants.
  6. Removal of the temple garment.

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