D&C 132:40-50

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  • D&C 132:41. Verse 41 is written as an answer to Joseph's question regarding adultery. If we read verse 41 in simple sequential order, the Lord first postulates a scenario with a couple already in a temple marriage. Next, the woman is involved with another man (ok, adultery, right?). But, the Lord inserts a decision tree: if she has not had it appointed unto her by the holy anointing, it is adultery. He leaves the unspoken opposite branch of the decision tree, which is if she has been appointed by the holy anointing, it is not adultery. This is consistent with the entire tone of the section, which is an emphatic declaration that we obey the commands of God. It is also consistent with some early church practices and with current church practice of sealing deceased women to all of their spouses. Subsequent verses describe additional adulterous situations and declare penalties. In verse 45, the Lord indicates he is restoring all things through the keys and power of the priesthood and will make additional things known in the future.
  • D&C 132:46-50: Promises. This group of verses contains powerful promises the Lord gives Joseph, many from the Abrahamic Covenant. The verse of interest is the last. Once again, it is valuable to recollect the tone of the section to this point. The Lord has iterated and reiterated that his commandments must be kept. In this verse, he mentions that he knows Joseph has sacrificed to to obey his commandments. The Lord indicates he is providing a way to escape from a particular commandment, just as he provided a way for Abraham to escape.

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