Sacred Information

Almost without exception, people who are unable to keep things sacred will never receive exposure to the most sacred. When a person treats sacred information in an appropriate way, they prove (Abraham 6:2) themselves to be worthy of weightier information. Many people are given knowledge of God’s mysteries; however, they’re placed under a strict command to only discuss that part of His word He allows to be given to mankind, corresponding to their obedience and diligence given to Him (Alma 9:3 CE). That which is holy belongs to those who make themselves holy through their repentance. When the price has been paid, the person is now trusted, and the mysteries have been shown unto them, they possess pearls of great price. Such things do not belong to “swine” who are unclean, unrepentant, unwilling to do what is needed to qualify for the Lord’s presence, unthankful, and unholy (see 3 Nephi 6:2; T&C 25:2). Entrusting the things that are, in truth, most sacred to those who are not qualified will arouse their anger. They will “turn and rend” you (see Helaman 2:35) because they will have been shown something that excites their envy, jealousy, hatred, and fear. They know you have something they lack. They resent you because of what they cannot easily obtain. Therefore, you must measure carefully what you give to others. The final arbiter in the decision to impart is not man, but the Lord. Those who are eager to share with others any tidbit of information they learn about the sacred are not helping anyone and may forfeit things themselves. Why would they do such a thing? Is it to make themselves look good — therefore, because of vanity? Is it to try to help others? If it is to help, then the information should not be shared; the manner in which the information is gained should be shared. Teaching another the way to receive sacred information for themselves is charitable. Showing off sacred information is worse than foolish — it will bless no one and will destroy both the unprepared audience and the unwise speaker.¹See also BLASPHEMY; CASTING PEARLS BEFORE SWINE.