they were angry because of the word, for it did destroy their craft;

They were angry because of the word, for it did destroy their craft.

Alma 35:3

Crafty politicians and all calculating clerics

hate the word of God because it gives them full hysterics.

They may mouth a platitude to show their Christian zeal;

but anyone with sense enough will know it isn't real.

The word of faithful prophets from the throne of God becomes

a torment to the hypocrite, like never ceasing drums.

Save me, Lord, from artifice -- mine own, and others too.

Keep me pure and simple so that thy work I may do!