Moroni 8:23
~AD 401–421
1830 Edition
But it is mockery before God, denying the mercies of Christ, and the power of his holy spirit, and putting trust in dead works.
Influences
Hebrews 6:1 (KJV)
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
Changes
But it is mockery before God, denying the mercies of Christ, and the power of his hHoly sSpirit, and putting trust in dead works.
Simple English
But it makes fun of God. It rejects Christ’s mercy and the power of his Holy Spirit. It means trusting in dead works.
Paraphrase
'Baptizing them is mockery before God. It denies Christ’s mercy and the Holy Spirit’s power. It puts trust in empty rituals.'