Eric Poulin

Testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith

“When, according to arrangements, the messenger called for them, I delivered them up to him; and he has them in his charge until this day, being the second day of May, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight.”

Remember how poor Joseph’s family was. Now that the record was translated, wouldn’t it make more sense to deliver up the record for archaeology or at least for the gold? No, the Lord had other plans and Joseph was humble enough to not question this arrangement despite the obvious gain it would have brought his family.

We should remember that all things we obtain in this life – wealth, possessions, etc, all belong to our Father in Heaven. He gives them to us for our enjoyment and stewardship. But we should not become so attached to our possessions that giving them back would be a problem; especially one that would affect our faith.