GEMS-Teachings: Strengthened through Prophets

Gems from the Teachings of Church Leaders
Strengthened through Prophets
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“If we listen to the prophets of this day, poverty would be replaced
with loving care for the poor and needy. Many serious and deadly health
problems would be avoided through compliance with the Word of Wisdom and
the laws of sexual purity. Payment of tithing would bless us and we would
have sufficient for our needs. If we follow the counsel given by the
prophets, we can have a life in mortality where we do not bring upon
ourselves unnecessary pain and self-destruction. This does not mean we
will not have challenges. We will. This does not mean we will not be
tested. We will, for this is part of our purpose on earth. But if we will
listen to the counsel of our prophet, we will become stronger and be able
to withstand the tests of mortality. We will have hope and joy. All the
words of counsel from the prophets of all generations have been given so
that we may be strengthened and then be able to lift and strengthen
others.”

Topics: prophets, Word of Wisdom, tithing

( Robert D. Hales, “Hear the Prophet’s Voice and Obey,” Ensign, May 1995, 17)