There are times when the mysteries of godliness are reserved only for the faithful. Prophesies of future events are rarely given in the simplest possible language. Figurative language and general warnings are for the general public, but when the Lord reveals the most sacred of things in the plainest of language, the truth is often withheld from all but the prophets. Accordingly, the brother of Jared saw things which 'were forbidden to come unto the children of men until after that he should be lifted up upon the cross' (Ether 4:1). Similarly, Moses' interview with the Lord and with Satan was not recorded in Exodus, and even its latter-day revelation is followed by the caution, 'Show them not unto any except them that believe' (Moses 1:42).