Monday, September 22, 2014

Here is the second Fundamental in Following the Prophet given by Pres. Ezra Taft Benson at BYU in 1980:

         “Second:  The living prophet is more vital to us than the standard works.”

During a meeting in Kirtland in the early days of the Church, Brigham Young said:  “. . . those books do not convey the word of God direct to us now, as do the words of a Prophet or a man bearing the Holy Priesthood in our day and generation. I would rather have the living oracles than all the writing in the books.”  The Prophet Joseph Smith confirmed his words and said, “Brother Brigham has told you the word of the Lord, and he has told you the truth.”  [In Conference Report, October 1897, pp. 18–19]

         Glade went for groceries by himself today and started out walking down the hill.  He didn’t get too far before—just by coincidence—David, our regular taxi driver, happened by, slowed his car and called through the window, “Are you walking for exercise?”  Glade realized that it was hot outside and decided to take him up on his offer of a ride.  He returned back here loaded down with his finds even though he was only going for a few things!

         Good Night, Everyone.