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Doctrine and Covenants 40

1–3, Fear of persecution and cares of the world cause rejection of the gospel.

1Behold, verily I say unto you, that the heart of my servant James Covel was right before me, for he covenanted with me that he would obey my word.

2And he received the word with gladness, but straightway Satan tempted him; and the fear of persecution and the cares of the world caused him to reject the word.

3Wherefore he broke my covenant, and it remaineth with me to do with him as seemeth me good. Amen.