THE GIFT OF PROPHECY AND REVELATION, Part 2 of Ch9 of Holy Priesthood Vol 5

THE GIFT OF PROPHECY AND REVELATION, Part 2 of Ch9 of Holy Priesthood Vol 5   http://ogdenkraut.com/?page_id=30 Pages 115 to 125   Article 5 of our Articles of Faith clearly states that, “We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy….” and revelation–not by “nomination,” “approval,” “vote,” and “seniority.” The majority of active members believes the LDS Church is being run by constant revelation. However, if such an important process as choosing the president of the Church is done by nominations, seniority and voting, then we should wonder how other Church affairs are being conducted and administered. Most members today believe that Church leadership cannot err, but Brigham Young disputed that: The first presidency have of right a great influence over this people; and if we should get out of the way and lead this people to destruction, what a pity it would be! (JD 6:100) I am more afraid that this people have so much confidence in their leaders that they will not inquire for themselves of God whether they are led by Him. I am fearful they settle down in a state of blind self-security, trusting their eternal destiny in the hands of their leaders with a reckless confidence that in itself would thwart the purposes of God in their salvation, and weaken that influence they could give to their leaders, did they know for themselves, by the revelations of Jesus, that they are led in the right way. Let every man and woman know, by the whisperings of the Spirit of God to themselves, whether their leaders are walking in the path the Lord dictates, or not. (JD 9:150)