14 Fundamentals in
Following the Prophet
1.
The
prophet is the only man who speaks for the Lord in everything.
2.
The
living prophet is more vital to us than the standard works.
3.
The
living prophet is more important to us than a dead prophet.
4.
The
prophet will never lead the Church astray.
5.
The
prophet is not required to have any particular earthly training or credentials
to speak on any subject or act on any matter at any time.
6.
The
prophet does not have to say “Thus saith the Lord” to give us scripture.
7.
The
prophet tells us what we need to know, not always what we want to know.
8.
The
prophet is not limited by man’s reasoning.
9.
The
prophet can receive revelation on any matter, temporal or spiritual.
10. The prophet may be involved in civic
matters.
11.
The
two groups who have the greatest difficulty in following the prophet are the proud who are learned and
the proud who are rich.
12. The prophet will not necessarily
be popular with the world or the worldly.
13. The prophet and his counselors make
up the First Presidency-the highest quorum in the church.
14. The prophet and the presidency-the
living prophet the First Presidency-follow them and be blessed; reject them and
suffer.
Address was given by Pres. Ezra
Taft Benson, February 26, 1980 at BYU
