Follow the Prophet
A prophet is a person who has been called by and speaks for God. As a messenger for God, he receives commandments, prophecies, and revelations from God, which he imparts to God’s children. Teachings of ancient and modern prophets provide an anchor of eternal truth in a world of shifting values and help us avoid misery and sorrow.
Truth is a knowledge of things as they really are, were, and will be. It does not change with conditions or time. Thus, it is the same in every age and culture. God is the source of all truth and wants all of His children to know the truth; thus, He reveals the truths necessary for salvation? through prophets? and apostles?. He can reveal truth to you personally through the scriptures? and personal revelation?.
Christ’s Church has always been built on the foundation of apostles and prophets, who direct the Church by revelation. The Lord called Joseph Smith as the first prophet and head of this last dispensation. His successors who lead The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints today are also prophets and apostles. The President of the Church today is a living prophet.
A prophet is a righteous man with great faith who is called and chosen by God. The Lord reveals truth to him through the Holy Ghost? and commands His prophet to teach truth to all people. Those who believe God’s words, as revealed through His prophet, are blessed.
You are asked to have faith in God’s chosen prophet, gain conviction of his divine calling?, and follow his teachings. You must prepare yourself so that when the prophets and apostles speak, the Holy Ghost can confirm the truths they teach and you can then determine to follow the counsel they give you.
We have frequent opportunities to sustain? Church leaders publicly. Those who listen to and follow the counsel of living prophets and apostles will not go astray.
The teachings of living prophets provide an anchor of eternal truth in a world of shifting values and help you avoid misery and sorrow. The confusion and strife of the world will not overwhelm you if you follow the prophets, and you can enjoy the assurance of being in harmony with God’s will.
