Doctrine and Covenants 30

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1 Behold, I say unto you, David, that you have feared man and have not relied on me for strength as you ought. 2 But your mind has been on the things of the earth more than on the things of me, your Maker, and the ministry whereunto you have been called; and you have not given heed unto my Spirit , and to those who were set over you, but have been persuaded by those whom I have not commanded. 3 Wherefore, you are left to inquire for yourself at my hand, and ponder upon the things which you have received. 4 And your home shall be at your father’s house, until I give unto you further commandments. And you shall attend to the ministry in the church, and before the world, and in the regions round about. Amen. 5 Behold, I say unto you, Peter, that you shall take your journey with your brother Oliver; for the time has come that it is expedient in me that you shall open your mouth to declare my gospel; therefore, fear not, but give heed unto the words and advice of your brother, which he shall give you. 6 And be you afflicted in all his afflictions , ever lifting up your heart unto me in prayer and faith, for his and your deliverance ; for I have given unto him power to build up my church among the Lamanites ; 7 And none have I appointed to be his counselor over him in the church, concerning church matters, except it is his brother, Joseph Smith, Jun. 8 Wherefore, give heed unto these things and be diligent in keeping my commandments, and you shall be blessed unto eternal life. Amen. 9 Behold, I say unto you, my servant John, that thou shalt commence from this time forth to proclaim my gospel, as with the voice of a trump. 10 And your labor shall be at your brother Philip Burroughs’, and in that region round about, yea, wherever you can be heard, until I command you to go from hence. 11 And your whole labor shall be in Zion, with all your soul, from henceforth; yea, you shall ever open your mouth in my cause, not fearing what man can do, for I am with you. Amen. Acts 5:29 . TG Peer Influence . 2 Chr. 16:7 . D&C 25:10 . TG God, Spirit of . TG Meditation . D&C 128:21 . TG Ministry ; Service . D&C 28:8 ; 32:2 (1–3) . D&C 11:15 ; 16:6 . TG Sustaining Church Leaders . TG Affliction . Lam. 3:41 . TG Deliver . D&C 39:13 ; 42:8 . TG Jesus Christ, Head of the Church . D&C 3:20 ; 49:24 . D&C 20:3 (2–3) . Jer. 3:12 ; D&C 15:6 (1–6) . D&C 19:37 ; 29:4 ; 33:2 . TG Courage . Isa. 51:7 . Matt. 28:20 .