The Lord Will Not Permit His Prophet to Lead Us Astray Doctrine and Covenants 3:4 4 For although a man may have many revelations, and have power to do many mighty works, yet if he boasts in his own strength, and sets at naught the counsels of God, and follows after the dictates of his [...]
A Prophet Is a Seer and a Revelator Moses 6:26–36 26 And it came to pass that Enoch journeyed in the land, among the people; and as he journeyed, the Spirit of God descended out of heaven, and abode upon him. 27 And he heard a voice from heaven, saying: Enoch, my son, prophesy unto [...]
Sons and Daughters of Jesus Christ John 1:12 12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name . . . Elder Bruce R. McConkie wrote: “John tells us that the Lord Jesus, who came in time’s meridian unto [...]
The Lord Reminds Joseph Smith That the Works of God Cannot Be Frustrated Doctrine and Covenants 3:1–3 1 The works, and the designs, and the purposes of God cannot be frustrated, neither can they come to naught. 2 For God doth not walk in crooked paths, neither doth he turn to the right hand nor [...]
When called by the Lord to preach repentance, Enoch felt inadequate. But the Lord promised He would be with and help Enoch succeed in his calling. Moses 6:31–34 31 And when Enoch had heard these words, he bowed himself to the earth, before the Lord, and spake before the Lord, saying: Why is it that [...]