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Church Programs & Policies (FAQs), FAQsBy faqs September 14, 2018 Leave a comment

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

Church Programs & Policies (FAQs), FAQsBy faqs July 15, 2016 Leave a comment

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…

Do Latter-day Saints live the law of Consecration today?

Church Programs & Policies (FAQs), FAQsBy faqs May 15, 2015 1 Comment

Prophetic Statements Joseph Smith For a man to lay down his all, his character and reputation, his honor, and applause, his good name among men, his houses, his lands, his brothers and sisters, his wife and children, and even his own life also—counting all things but filth and dross for the excellency of the knowledge of…

04) FAMILY WELFARE: What should be the role of the family in welfare assistance?

Church Programs & Policies (FAQs), FAQsBy faqs June 5, 2013 Leave a comment

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…

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?

Church Programs & Policies (FAQs), FAQsBy faqs April 24, 2013 Leave a comment

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

Church Programs & Policies (FAQs), FAQsBy faqs February 18, 2013 Leave a comment

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…

06) WIDOW: What is the responsibility of the family and the Church toward the widow and the fatherless?

Church Programs & Policies (FAQs), FAQsBy faqs December 30, 2012 Leave a comment

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

Church Programs & Policies (FAQs), FAQsBy faqs November 15, 2012 Leave a comment

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…

02) WELFARE PROGRAM: Why was the Church welfare program started?

Church Programs & Policies (FAQs), FAQsBy faqs October 19, 2012 Leave a comment

Prophetic Statements Heber J. Grant Our primary purpose was to set up, in so far as it might be possible, a system under which the curse of idleness would be done away with, the evils of a dole abolished, and independence, industry, thrift, and self-respect be once more established amongst our people. The aim of…

05) DOCTRINE: Who has the right to declare doctrine for the Church?

Church Programs & Policies (FAQs), FAQsBy faqs October 12, 2012 Leave a comment

Questions answered: When are the statements of our leaders to be considered scripture? Should we put absolute confidence in our leaders? How can we be sure we are not being led astray? Prophetic Statements Joseph Smith I never told you I was perfect; but there is no error in the revelations which I have taught.…

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

Church Programs & Policies (FAQs), FAQsBy faqs August 1, 2012 1 Comment

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…

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?

Church Programs & Policies (FAQs), FAQsBy faqs August 1, 2012 Leave a comment

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…

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

Church Programs & Policies (FAQs), FAQsBy faqs July 29, 2012 Leave a comment

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,…

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

Church Programs & Policies (FAQs), FAQsBy faqs July 12, 2012 Leave a comment

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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