Kevin Duncan

Summer of 1847, BY declared that this is the place. Early members of the church has tremendous adversity, hardships, and now they were at the right place. Winter of 1848 was harsh... frozen feet. Spirit of uneasiness. Saints didn't want to build homes because they thought they would go somewhere better. They didn't want to waste their seeds in the desert. People wanted to go to California for riches and a better climate. BY said, "this is the valley that god appointed for the people." Here we are. Here we will stay. Remarkable promises about kings and the temple.

History has shown that every prophecy BY DECLARED HAS COME TO PASS (REALLY??? come on, my NOM brothers. Find me something BY said that didn't come to pass).

Blessing of being lead by living prophets. Prophet and president receives god's word for members and the world. We sustain the leaders. It took faith to follow the prophet in the 19th century, just like today. The world is full of theories about every subject. It is easy to get caught in looking to the arm of flesh. As members, we have access to the source of truth: god. We have access to the words of the prophets on any subject. What has god taught us about education and happiness through the prophets. Teaches might seem outdated or unpopular, but god always reveals his will unto the prophets.

The word of god or the prophets is the same. Our salvation hinges on following the prophet. 14 fundamentals of following the prophet.

The prophet is the only man who speaks for the lord
Living prophet is more important than standard works
The prophet doesn't require earthy credentials
The prophet tells us what we need to know
Can receive revelation on any matter
Can be involved in any civil matters
Educated have a hard time listening to the prophet
Follow the prophet and be blessed; reject them and suffer

May we have the wisdom to follow the counsel of the prophet. They are called of god. There is no safer way to approach life and protect our salvation.