As of 10 December 2014 general conference talks, magazines and manuals published by the Church quote from Benson's "Fourteen Fundamentals" at least 19 times. ) Yet he gave revelations on all kinds of subjects. W]e believe that this work is directed by God and that the conferring of the priesthood must await His revelation. And herein lies the problem: The leaders continue to perpetuate the belief they speak God's word even when they speak contradictory and confusing things. Overview of the prophets. They agreed, under the influence of his spirit, to let her go ahead of them. Joseph Smith and others were concerned about her influence and about other false revelations among the Saints. Adrian Larsen said: I have not yet met [the Lord] in the flesh, though I actively seek this gift.
18 Joseph Smith ~ Thomas S. Monson Present What specific challenges did Joseph Smith face as the prophet, seer, and revelator? Or that prophets, apostles, seers, revelators, servants, leaders, etc., are simply fallible, mortal men, trying the best they can. Latter-day prophets' example of Christlike love. As referenced in "Race and the Priesthood, " fn. We believe and rejoice in continuing revelation. Brother Hiram Page had in his possession a certain stone, by which he had obtained certain "revelations" concerning the upbuilding of Zion, the order of the Church, etc., all of which were entirely at variance with the order of God's house, as laid down in the New Testament, as well as in our late revelations. And it's not new doctrine to claim that "eternal life" (or exaltation, which is more than mere immortality) involves some kind of procreative possibility. If an announcement came that the Savior himself would speak at our next General Conference, would your attitude and preparation for the event change at all? 14 fundamentals of following the prophet terrance. 4 This talk espouses 14 fundamental truths about the prophet of the Church.
Then he went to the people in the line and he told them about the woman—how she had to get a flight out to Michigan. The two groups who have the greatest difficulty in following the prophet are the proud who are learned and the proud who are rich. 14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. The Lord will never let his mouthpiece lead the people astray. " This is prerequisite to discussing any church doctrine or policy. LDS President Kimball -- now you can read the rest of the story. Common sense also dictates that no human is infallible, whether a prophet or not. What specific challenges does Thomas S. Monson face as the prophet, seer, and revelator? Luke 14:11; "For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
The woman was in one line after another trying to buy a ticket to a Michigan point. However, a year and a half later, while Spencer W. Kimball was still President of the Church, the speech was published as the First Presidency Message in the official Church publication Liahona (and the Filipino version called Tambuli). 24 Doctrine and Covenants 43:1-7 What do these verses teach us concerning the prophet? How are we doing with some of these past commandments? 5 For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him. 30 Of all mortal men, we should keep our eyes most firmly fixed on the captain, the prophet, seer, and revelator, and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Matthew 24:35; "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. While uncommon, some members in effect choose to take themselves out of the Church by actively teaching and publicly attempting to change doctrine to comply with their personal beliefs. 14 fundamentals of following the prophet jesus. I love my husband and children beyond what words can describe, but God – well God takes precedence in everything in my life. In section 132, verse 7, of the Doctrine and Covenants the Lord speaks of the Prophet—the President—and says: "There is never but one on the earth at a time on whom this power and the keys of this priesthood are conferred. How could prophets think they spoke God's word while acting in official capacities, only for us to find out they were speaking theories? He was very upset about what had been said in this conference by some of the Brethren, including myself. An additional element from this event came to light when I shared this story with a ward in my stake.
I had the opportunity to visit and walk and talk with President Spencer W. Kimball. We must generate a greater willingness to listen to the prophets, and then find better ways to understand and apply their messages. Obedience to Christ’s Prophets. Popularity is never a test of truth. Study his words and strive to obey them. For men who believe they have God's secrets revealed to them and interpret God's mind and will, why did they claim God revealed it to them, but in 2013 we are told they were actually teaching erroneous "theories"?
Eight Hundred Tongans jammed onto that boat and stood up for twenty-four hours without sleep, without food, without drink, without anything—because they knew that a prophet of God was going to be in their islands and they were not going to miss him for anything in the world. On February 26, 1980, Elder Ezra Taft Benson gave a talk at BYU. At the bottom of each of these "Fourteen Fundamentals" posts, I will be sharing some kind of tip, testimony, or idea to get the most out of General Conference. The aging prophet once embraced Leonard Arrington, saying, "The Lord is pleased that you are the historian of his church. Regardless of the reason, why was an omnipotent God lax in correcting the errors? 14 Fundamentals in Following the Prophet, Day 1. How are we to handle mental illness and emotional pain? It is heavy wool and will keep you warm. Sometimes members' actions contradict Church doctrine and lead others astray. Why should one trust anything these men say? The voice of God through His prophets on these matters was spoken as doctrine. Same-Sex Attraction. Every generation has need of the ancient scripture, plus the current scripture from the living prophet.
I acknowledge that this is hardly cutting-edge blogging, but I don't care. John A. Widtsoe [1954], 135. You can't compel, you can't coerce. The prophet may be involved in civic matters. …what a humbling thing it is to contemplate how many of us might miss out on great and promised blessings because we do not listen and then do the relatively simple things our prophet is telling us to do today.... Today I make you a promise. His answer, "I think he ought to keep his mouth shut about old age assistance. However, if we will listen to and do these things as if from the mouth of the Lord Himself, we will not be deceived and great blessings will be ours. It's a great talk; a classic, really, and it has been on my mind quite a bit. All elements of society, "including ourselves, have gained greater understanding, especially in recent years, " Christofferson said, "as we've seen more intercommunication, more sharing back and forth, more openness on all sides… [on the] social and physical science issues and all the other pieces to the puzzle. As Pres Oaks believes I believe, that being sextual with someone of the same sex is a choice.