>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/40?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#12e28::c12e28) | [Historical Resources](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/doctrine-and-covenants-historical-resources-2025/17?lang=eng) | [JS Papers](https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paperSummary/revelation-6-january-1831-dc-40) | [CFM 2025 (Ch 37-40)](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-home-and-church-doctrine-and-covenants-2025/17-doctrine-and-covenants-37-40?lang=eng) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>Revelation given through Joseph Smith to James Covel in Fayette, New York, in January 1831, after Covel had covenanted with God but rejected his missionary call due to fear and worldly distractions. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>God asked a man to help share His message, but the man got scared of what people might do and worried too much about everyday things, so he didn't listen. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>The Lord reveals that James Covel was called to the work but rejected it due to fear of persecution and worldly cares, allowing Satan to ensnare him and leading to his condemnation [[D&C 40#1|v1-3]] — emphasizing obedience and the consequences of yielding to temptation. This short section highlights themes of divine calling, agency in responding to God's word, and the spiritual dangers of prioritizing temporal concerns over eternal commitments. > >#Gospel/Obedience #Gospel/Agency #Gospel/FearNot ###### 1 1 Behold, verily I say unto you, that the heart of my servant James Covel was right before me, for he covenanted with me that he would obey my word. ###### 2 2 And he received the word with gladness, but straightway Satan tempted him; and the fear of persecution and the cares of the world caused him to reject the word. ###### 3 3 Wherefore he broke my covenant, and it remaineth with me to do with him as seemeth me good. Amen.