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Drawn from the framework taught in Building Faith with the Book of Mormon by Glenn L. Pearson and Reid E. Bankhead. The book is out of print; used copies are sometimes available.

"...they were men of a sound understanding..."

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D&C 98:4-12

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    4And now, verily I say unto you concerning the laws of the land, it is my will that my people should observe to do all things whatsoever I command them.
    5And that law of the land which is constitutional, supporting that principle of freedom in maintaining rights and privileges, belongs to all mankind, and is justifiable before me.
    6Therefore, I, the Lord, justify you, and your brethren of my church, in befriending that law which is the constitutional law of the land;
    7And as pertaining to law of man, whatsoever is more or less than this, cometh of evil.
    8I, the Lord God, make you free, therefore ye are free indeed; and the law also maketh you free.
    9Nevertheless, when the wicked rule the people mourn.
    10Wherefore, honest men and wise men should be sought for diligently, and good men and wise men ye should observe to uphold; otherwise whatsoever is less than these cometh of evil.
    11And I give unto you a commandment, that ye shall forsake all evil and cleave unto all good, that ye shall live by every word which proceedeth forth out of the mouth of God.
    12For he will give unto the faithful line upon line, precept upon precept; and I will try you and prove you herewith.