What Can a Mormon Prophet Receive Revelation About?
This is the eighth installment in a series of articles on Mormon prophets. The series is based on a talk given by Ezra Taft Benson, who was then a Mormon apostle. In the article, he outlines Fourteen Fundamentals in Following the Prophet.
In this article, we are combining four points about following a Mormon prophet that often lead to controversy and debate. These points are:
Ninth: The prophet can receive revelation on any matter—temporal or spiritual.
Tenth: The prophet may well advise on civic matters.
Eleventh: The two groups who have the greatest difficulty in following the prophet are the proud who are learned and the proud who are rich.
Twelfth: The prophet will not necessarily be popular with the world or the worldly. Read more
Mormon Prophets Teach God’s Values–Not Man’s
Filed under: Gospel Principles, Practices & Precepts, Prophets
This is the seventh installment in a series of articles on Mormon prophets. The series is based on a talk given by Ezra Taft Benson, who was then a Mormon apostle. In the article, he outlines Fourteen Fundamentals in Following the Prophet.
In this article, we are combining the next three points about following a Mormon prophet. They are combined because they are often related in terms of how people react to the teachings of a prophet. These three points are:
6. The prophet does not have to say “Thus Saith the Lord,” to give us scripture.
7. The prophet tells us what we need to know, not always what we want to know.
8. The prophet is not limited by men’s reasoning. Read more
What Are the Qualifications to be a Mormon Prophet?
Ezra Taft Benson, Mormon Prophet
This is the sixth installment in a series of articles on Mormon prophets. The series is based on a talk given by Ezra Taft Benson, who was then a Mormon apostle. In the article, he outlines Fourteen Fundamentals in Following the Prophet.
The fifth principle Elder Benson teaches is: The prophet is not required to have any particular earthly training or diplomas to speak on any subject or act on any matter at any time.
Many churches require their religious leaders to have a degree from a ministerial program. However, the Mormons are a lay church. No one sets out to become the Mormon prophet or even the bishop. Positions are filled without pay. Except at the highest levels, the positions are normally held for a small number of years. Apostles retain their positions for life once called (chosen.) Read more
The Mormon Prophet Will Not Lead Mormons Astray
This is the fifth installment in a series of articles on Mormon prophets. The series is based on a talk given by Ezra Taft Benson, who was then a Mormon apostle. In the article, he outlines Fourteen Fundamentals in Following the Prophet.
The fourth principle Elder Benson teaches is: Fourth: The prophet will never lead the Church astray.
When people hear Mormons say this, they sometimes like to play the “What if” game: What if the prophet tells you to rob a bank? What if the prophet tells you to commit suicide? The game demonstrates a lack of understanding of a very important principle in Mormon beliefs: the principle of personal revelation. Read more
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