“The Light of Christ”

Brant Gardner

Rhetoric: Mormon began this section with a startling reversal of the Savior’s injunction against judging from the Sermon at the Temple. After explaining how his interpretation expanded that original scriptural concept, he concludes by returning to the expected concept that we are judged by the way we judge. This near-quotation of the verses makes the connection explicit, confirms to his audience that he has reconciled the two, and establishes essential agreement with the Savior’s statement.

Second Witness: Analytical & Contextual Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 6

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