tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846579637229608577.post4521915452118826511..comments2023-08-10T18:55:23.044-06:00Comments on ScriptureSight: What Does A Prophet Actually Do?Michael Maierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16160643740612185751noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846579637229608577.post-77856235056138374822014-11-15T20:56:56.701-07:002014-11-15T20:56:56.701-07:00I appreciate this response and review. Paul taugh...I appreciate this response and review. Paul taught that the purpose of Christ's Church is <br /> 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;<br /> 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:<br /> 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:<br />-- Eph 4<br /><br />The Church's work is focused upon that, although we sometimes receive other information such as the 1830s foretelling of the US's Civil War. <br /><br />Why don't we have reams of new revelations? Are we fully living up to what we have? If not, maybe the Lord's grace includes not making us accountable for more that we wouldn't heed. We only have 1/3 of the text of the summary that was recorded on the golden plates from which The Book of Mormon was translated. <br /><br />Still, the faithful receive personal revelation far beyond what's given generally.<br /> 9 And now Alma began to expound these things unto him, saying: It is given unto many to know the mysteries of God; nevertheless they are laid under a strict command that they shall not impart only according to the portion of his word which he doth grant unto the children of men, according to the heed and diligence which they give unto him.<br /><br /> 10 And therefore, he that will harden his heart, the same receiveth the lesser portion of the word; and he that will not harden his heart, to him is given the greater portion of the word, until it is given unto him to know the mysteries of God until he know them in full.<br /><br /> 11 And they that will harden their hearts, to them is given the lesser portion of the word until they know nothing concerning his mysteries; and then they are taken captive by the devil, and led by his will down to destruction. Now this is what is meant by the chains of hell.<br />-- Alma 12<br /><br />D&C 50:24 That which is of God is light; and he that receiveth light, and continueth in God, receiveth more light; and that light groweth brighter and brighter until the perfect day.<br /><br />- - - - -<br />A minor note: Pres. Kimball counseled/corrected/chided Elder Benson about "14 Fundamentals in Following the Prophet" because of Pres. Kimball's concern that it would lead the Saints to become too dependent upon the Prophet.Dale Wightnoreply@blogger.com