FROM SUSAN STORM SMITH: As I was in Bible study this morning, the most beautiful thought came to me in relationship to the subject of why I would not return to being a Mormon.
As a Mormon, the focus is on works and good deeds. Its about hoping God is pleased with what we do, instead of pleasing God with our communication and relationship with Him.
The Holy Spirit in our Comfort, our teacher leading us into the perfect obedience, the changing of our hearts and thoughts into the Mind of Christ [Romans 12:1-2]. How wonderful it is to feel the presence of God, and not just having a day-to-day, do good an be good.
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit working together for the best of mankind, to develop and have the same Spirit working. You just don't get that in Mormonism.
I now have a real relationship with God that has developed over time, study, prayer, worship and praise. Relationship that works both ways, and now a desire to do good for others through the love of God.
For more information, see The Mormon Mirage 3rd Edition: A Former Member Looks at the Mormon Church Today (Zondervan, 2009). Also available as an audiobook and as an expanded-text E-book for Nook, Kindle and other reading devices.
