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Doctrine and Covenants

By Jospeh Smith

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Instructions given by Joseph Smith, Ramus, Illinois, May 16 and 17, 1843.

131:1In the celestial glory there are three heavens or degrees;

131:2And in order to obtain the highest, a man must enter into this order of the priesthood [meaning the new and everlasting covenant of marriage];

131:3And if he does not, he cannot obtain it.

131:4He may enter into the other, but that is the end of his kingdom; he cannot have an increase.

131:5(May 17th, 1843.) The more sure word of prophecy means a man's knowing that he is sealed up unto eternal life, by revelation and the spirit of prophecy, through the power of the Holy Priesthood.

131:6It is impossible for a man to be saved in ignorance.

131:7There is no such thing as immaterial matter. All spirit is matter, but it is more fine or pure, and can only be discerned by purer eyes;

131:8We cannot see it; but when our bodies are purified we shall see that it is all matter.