Prophets, and following living counsel
The claim is not that prophets are perfect. It is that God still speaks, and speaks to somebody.
In the scriptures
- Old TestamentAmos 3:7
“Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.”
- New TestamentEphesians 4:11–14
“And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets … till we all come in the unity of the faith.”
- Book of Mormon2 Nephi 28:30
“I will give unto the children of men line upon line, precept upon precept.”
- Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 1:38
“Whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.”
Where the Church has written about it
- Gospel TopicsProphets
- General ConferenceTalks on following the prophet
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