GEMS-Teachings: Called and Chosen Lead the Lord’s Church

Gems from the Teachings of Church Leaders
Called and Chosen Lead the Lord’s Church
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“I believe that never before in the history of the Church has there
been more unity than exists among my Brethren of the First Presidency, the
Quorum of the Twelve, and the other General Authorities of the Church, who
have been called and chosen and who are now guiding the Church. I believe
there is ample evidence of this. The present leadership of God’s
earthly kingdom has enjoyed the Savior’s guiding inspiration longer
than any other group. We are the oldest group ever to lead the
Church.

“My association with some of these men for almost half a
century qualifies me, I think, to state with confidence that my Brethren,
without exception, are good, honorable, and trustworthy men. I know their
hearts. They are the servants of the Lord. Their only desire is to labor in
their great callings and build up the kingdom of God on earth. Our Brethren
who are serving in this day and time are proven, tried, and true. Some are
not as physically strong as they used to be, but their hearts are so pure,
their experience so great, their minds so sharp, and their spiritual wisdom
so deep that it is a comfort just to be in their presence.”

Topics: prophets, Quorum of the Twelve

( James E. Faust, “Called and Chosen,” Ensign, Nov. 2005, 53)