Tag: true discipleship

• Psychology of the Whore Babylon

  This essay examines the psychology of deception behind what the scriptures symbolically call the Whore Babylon—systems of sin and institutionalized religion that offer comfort, reassurance, and belonging while quietly neutralizing repentance and covenantal transformation.

  Jared Eastley

  December 30, 2025

  Religious

  Babylon in scripture, becoming like Christ, Book of Mormon theology, Christ vs Babylon, comfort without repentance, covenantal faith, false Christianity, gospel of Jesus Christ, great and spacious building, institutional religion, iron rod, latter-day deception, Lehi’s dream, mists of darkness, moral agency, obedience to God, participation vs righteousness, psychology of sin, religious deception, repentance and obedience, repentance vs comfort, salvation vs exaltation, sanctification, spiritual bondage, spiritual deception, Tree of Life, true discipleship, Whore Babylon, zion

• How to Have Mighty Faith in Jesus Christ

  Mighty faith in Jesus Christ is evidenced by consistently doing good without external compulsion. It is not demonstrated by emotional belief, ritual participation, or institutional loyalty, but the disciplined capacity to govern oneself through courageous adherence to truth, genuine repentance, and obedience. This essay explains why weak faith depends on institutions, charismatic leaders, rituals, and…

  Jared Eastley

  December 28, 2025

  Religious

  baptism and Holy Ghost, becoming like Christ, conscience, covenant path, faith to do good, following Jesus Christ, holiness, institutional faith, institutional religion, moral agency, organized religion critique, personal accountability, repentance and obedience, righteousness, self-governance, spiritual maturity, Team Christianity, true discipleship, weak faith