Prophets

Talks

Quotes

Sometimes after major current events (9/11, political elections, economic recessions) we are anxious to watch general conference to see what the prophet and apostles will say about them.  Usually they say nothing.  The Lord has a steady plan that continues regardless of current events.  The media preaches fear.  Prophets preach preparedness. – Shannon Williams

If you and the prophet have differing opinions, you lose.  If your opinion conflicts with truth, or scripture, or a prophet, change your opinion.  You are wrong. 

One scripture is worth more than a thousand opinions. – Joseph Smith

You can’t be in harmony with the gospel and out of harmony with the leadership of the church.  It’s an inconsistent position.

He who criticizes the brethren is on a high road to apostasy. – Joseph Smith

Moroni saw our day but he only could write a hundreth part.  Our modern prophets fill in the gaps.

Scriptures about receiving counsel from the prophets:

D&C 1:38, 1 Nephi 19:7, 2 Nephi 9:28-29, Jacob 4:10, D&C 3:12 D&C 56:14, D&C 63:55, D&C 108:1

Good quote by a Quaker on the topic of God continuing to speak revelation to us today -“He is the great I Am, not the Great He Was” Rufus Jones

Where do you think the current prophet will end up?  Which kingdom?  If you are following the prophet, where will you end up?  If you follow something else, you will end up where they do.

Our attitude towards the prophet is an inward reflection of our love of God.

Can we truly love the Lord and reject the words of his prophet?

We were watching general conference with our children.  One of them asked of the speaker, “Is he one of the twelve fossils?”