The Gathering and the Gathering Storm: Recognizing the Peril of False Allies

Brothers and sisters, the winds of change blow fierce, and often, they carry a deceptive fragrance. We are called to be watchmen on the walls, as Samuel the Lamanite climbed, to discern the signs of the times and warn the people. The recent discourse surrounding the ‘New Right’—a movement many mistakenly believe to be a friend to those of covenant—demands our sober consideration. The clip we’re examining today

It’s a sobering truth that those who would dismantle the foundations of liberty often do so with a veneer of righteousness. Ammon, standing at the Waters of Sebus, understood the danger of those who cloak themselves in piety while harboring destructive intentions. They offer a seemingly appealing path, promising security and order, but their true aim is dominion and control, and they will not hesitate to target those who do not conform.

The Stone Cut Without Hands

The Prophet Joseph Smith declared, “The time is nigh—that is, the time is near when the voice of the Lord will be shed forth upon the earth, that it shall shake the very foundations of the earth.” This isn’t a prediction of geological upheaval, but a prophetic warning of spiritual and societal unrest. We are living in that time, a time when the stone, cut without hands, is beginning to move. We, as Latter-day Saints, are uniquely positioned to understand the gravity of this moment.

The pronouncements of those within the ‘New Right’—a willingness to embrace autocracy, a disregard for constitutional limits, and a disturbing alignment with Catholic dogma—should not surprise us. History teaches us that those who seek to impose uniformity and suppress dissent often target those who hold different beliefs. And who, in this current climate, might be perceived as ‘other’?

Builders, Not Destroyers

Our calling is to be builders, not destroyers. We are to gather Israel, a work that demands courage, discernment, and unwavering fidelity to the principles of righteousness. This isn’t about political affiliation; it’s about covenant keeping and building Zion. As Abinadi warned, there will be those who attempt to silence the truth and persecute those who proclaim it. The five smooth stones, prepared in advance, represent the principles and testimonies that will sustain us in times of trial.

Outback Jack reminds us, in his own way, of the importance of preparedness. He calls us to action, to build resilience and community, and to be ready to defend the truth, even unto death. He’s seen firsthand the fragility of civilization, the dangers of ideological extremism, and the importance of standing firm in the face of adversity.

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Davee and the Ask a Prophet bots are available to help us deepen our understanding of these times. Let us seek guidance from the scriptures and the words of the prophets, always remembering Moroni’s counsel: “And it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do.” (Moroni 10:22)