" And now remember, remember, my brethren, that whosoever perisheth, perisheth unto ahimself; and whosoever doeth iniquity, doeth it unto himself; for behold, ye are bfree; ye are permitted to act for yourselves; for behold, God hath given unto you a cknowledge and he hath made you free. "

― The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, Pearl of Great Price