Should we follow leaders blindly? What are the doctrines and principles that must be understood in following leadership?

Prophetic Statements Joseph Smith “Wednesday, February 8, 1843. — This morning, I read German, and visited with a brother and sister from Michigan, who thought that ‘a prophet is always a prophet;’ but I told them that a prophet was a prophet only when he was acting as such.” . Brigham Young #1 I do […]

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03) WELFARE REQUIREMENTS: What should be the requirements for receiving Church welfare assistance? Should assistance be given to able-bodied individuals without requiring work as compensation?

Prophetic Statements Brigham Young The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor riches to men of wisdom. The Lord gives the increase: he makes rich whom he pleases. You may inquire, “Why not make us rich?” Perhaps, because we would not know what to do with riches. You remember […]

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08) UNITED ORDER: What has been revealed about the United Order? What is it, and what is the history behind it?

Commentary Prophetic Statements Harold B. Lee The Lord established the united order; then after the people had shown that they were not righteous enough to live the law, He withdrew it until after the redemption of Zion, as you find in D&C 105 . So the Lord will do with principles and practices which He […]

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09) DOCTRINE vs. POLICIES: How do programs and policies differ from doctrine and principles? Does the doctrine of the Church change over time?

Prophetic Statements Harold B. Lee It is not to be thought that every word spoken by the General Authorities is inspired, or that they are moved upon by the Holy Ghost in everything they speak and write. Now you keep that in mind. I don’t care what his position is, if he writes something or […]

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01) CHURCH/GOVERNMENT WELFARE: What is the difference between the Church welfare system and the government welfare system? Should government be involved in welfare?

Prophetic Statements Heber J. Grant If we inspire in the hearts of the people a desire to do their duty, it will be the easiest thing in the world to take care of all those who are in distress among this people. . . . I am confident beyond the shadow of a doubt that […]

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10) ACTIVELY INVOLVED: Should latter-day saints be actively involved in good causes or should they wait for the Church to come out with a program?

Commentary Prophetic Statements Howard W. Hunter “How can men of conscience ignore the teachings of the Master in their daily affairs, in business, or in government? We stand by and wink at many things because we fear to do anything about them. We may be against crime or communism, but what do we do about […]

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07) COMMUNAL: Should the word “communal” or “communism” be used when describing the Lord’s Law of Consecration and Stewardship or the United Order?

Commentary Prophetic Statements Brigham Young “We have enough and to spare, at present in these mountains, of schools where young infidels are made because the teachers are so tender-footed that they dare not mention the principles of the gospel to their pupils, but have no hesitancy in introducing into the classroom the theories of Huxley, […]

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11) PROGRAMS: What role should programs play in bringing individuals to Christ?

Supporting Statements Bruce R. McConkie “We are so wound up in programs and statistics and trends, in properties, lands and mammon, and in achieving goals that will highlight the excellence of our work, that we have ‘omitted the weightier matters of the law.’… However talented men may be in administrative matters; however eloquent they may […]

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