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Doctrine and Covenants 6–9

 Doctrine and Covenants 6

Behold, the field is white already to harvest; therefore, whoso desireth to reap, let him thrust in his sickle with his might, and reap while the day lasts, that he may treasure up for his soul everlasting salvation in the kingdom of God.

Yea, whosoever will thrust in his sickle and reap, the same is called of God.

Therefore, if you will ask of me you shall receive; if you will knock it shall be opened unto you.

Now, as you have asked, behold, I say unto you, keep my commandments, and seek to bring forth and establish the cause of Zion;

Seek not for riches but for wisdom, and behold, the mysteries of God shall be unfolded unto you, and then shall you be made rich. Behold, he that hath eternal life is rich.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, even as you desire of me so it shall be unto you; and if you desire, you shall be the means of doing much good in this generation.

Say nothing but repentance unto this generation; keep my commandments, and assist to bring forth my work, according to my commandments, and you shall be blessed.


To be called of God, all you have to do is get to work and "thrust in your sickle with your might." Then, just ask of him and you'll receive. Keep his commandments. 

Seek for wisdom, not riches. Then, God's mysteries will be unfolded. After that, you shall be rich. Eternal life? Is there anything richer than that?

Desire, cry repentance, keep the commandments, be blessed.


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