The 14 Fundamentals in Following the Prophet
{Given by Ezra Taft Benson}
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 diplomas 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 men’s reasoning.
9-The prophet can receive revelation on any matter—temporal or spiritual.
10-The prophet may well advise on civic matters.
11-he 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 and the First Presidency—follow them and be blessed—reject them and suffer.
