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I ought not to harrow up in my desires the firm decree of a just God, for I know that he granteth unto men according to their desire, whether it be unto death or unto life; yea, I know that he allotteth unto men, yea, decreeth unto them

decrees which are unalterable, according to their wills

, whether they be unto salvation or unto destruction.

Alma 29:4–5

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