Joseph Smith secretly married between 30 and 40 women, including some who were already married to other men—often without the consent of his first wife, Emma, in direct violation of both biblical and Mormon teachings. Early LDS doctrines claimed these “sealings for eternity” were essential for salvation, yet these secret polygamous practices raise serious questions when examined in light of Scripture.
The Bible clearly presents marriage as a sacred covenant between one man and one woman – Genesis 2:24 says, “That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.” See also Matthew 19:4–6. Jesus also clarified that marriage does not continue in heaven, emphasizing the eternal distinction of marital unity in this life alone. Matthew 22:30: “At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven.”
This video explores why Joseph Smith would be sealed to other men’s wives “for eternity” and why biblical teaching calls this practice into question. Dive into this complex and controversial part of Mormon history and doctrine to uncover the truth about God’s design for marriage and the dangers of deviating from His Word. Hebrews 13:4 states: “Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.”
