Why Mormon Exaltation Contradicts the True Biblical Kingdom of God

In many circles today—including among Latter-day Saints—there’s an assumption that heaven is a place where faithful people will rule their own kingdoms, receive crowns, and even become gods and kings over worlds. It’s a central tenet in LDS theology—that exalted men will reign as gods, with spirit children and dominion, just as Heavenly Father supposedly did before us.

But that idea simply isn’t found in the Bible. It’s not Christian doctrine. It’s not something Jesus taught. It doesn’t reflect the eternal Kingdom described in Scripture—and it’s why I must tell you plainly: those who cling to false gospels like the one Joseph Smith preached will not reign in heaven. In fact, without trusting in the real Jesus—the eternal Son of God, not the spirit-brother of Lucifer—you won’t enter heaven at all.

Let’s be clear. Scripture does say that true believers will reign with Christ. Paul writes in 2 Timothy 2:12, “If we endure, we will also reign with Him.” And Revelation 20:6 speaks of those who will reign with Christ for a thousand years. But the context isn’t about personal kingdoms or exaltation to godhood. It’s about sharing in Christ’s victory, His authority, and His eternal glory—not ruling independently from Him, and certainly not becoming gods.

The New Testament repeatedly refers to believers as a royal priesthood (1 Peter 2:9). That language is rich—but it’s about service, not sovereignty. It speaks to our identity as people set apart to worship God and proclaim His glory, not to create our own celestial realms.

The LDS doctrine of exaltation, where men supposedly become gods and rule their own planets, has no foundation in Scripture. It’s rooted in the teachings of Joseph Smith and the LDS temple system—not in the gospel preached by Jesus and His apostles. Jesus said in John 14:6, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” He didn’t say, “And then you’ll become like the Father.” He said you’ll come to the Father—through Him.

Furthermore, Luke 19:17 reminds us that while rewards may differ based on faithfulness, reward is not the same as salvation, and reward is never equated with deification. The passage teaches stewardship, not sovereignty. Some are entrusted with more, others with less—but none become divine rulers. Jesus alone is King of kings. We reign with Him—never apart from Him, and never as His equals.

As a follower of Jesus, I don’t need emotional experiences or a “burning in the bosom” to know truth. I don’t test Scripture by how it makes me feel—I trust what God has already revealed in His Word. I trust Jesus with my heart, my mind, and my soul. And when the Holy Spirit prompts me, even if it doesn’t make sense, I obey. That’s faith—believing in what is unseen because I know Who is speaking.

That’s how I demonstrate my faith—not by striving for exaltation or godhood, but by surrendering my life to the only true God, through His Son Jesus Christ. Not by seeking crowns, but by laying mine down at His feet.

Dear Latter-day Saint, I urge you to search the Scriptures—not the teachings of your prophets—and see what God really says about heaven. You won’t find a path to godhood there. You’ll find one throne, and One seated on it—“the Lamb who was slain” (Revelation 5:12). He reigns. He rules. He is worthy.

And if you belong to Him, that is enough.

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