The Book of Mormon

Moroni 7:11

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For behold, a bitter fountain cannot bring forth good water; neither can a good fountain bring forth bitter water; wherefore a man being the servant of the Devil, cannot follow Christ; and if he follow Christ, he cannot be a servant of the Devil.

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For behold, a bitter fountain cannot bring forth good water; neither can a good fountain bring forth bitter water; wherefore, a man being thea servant of the Ddevil, cannot follow Christ; and if he follow Christ, he cannot be a servant of the Ddevil.

Simple English

A dirty fountain cannot make clean water. A clean fountain cannot make dirty water. So someone who serves the Devil cannot follow Christ. If he follows Christ, he cannot serve the Devil.

Paraphrase

“A polluted spring can’t produce clean water. A pure spring can’t produce filthy water. In the same way, someone who serves the Devil can’t follow Christ. And if you follow Christ, you can’t serve the Devil.