Priesthood Councils: Key to Meeting Temporal and Spiritual Needs

Ronald E. Poelman April 1980 General Welfare Session

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  1. Mosiah 4:26

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    “And see that all these things are done in wisdom and order” (Mosiah 4:26–27).

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  2. Psalms 77

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    “It is the crowning principle of a Christian life” (Ensign, 1977, p.

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  3. Philippians 1

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    The specialists then organized the information in a format provided by the General Welfare Services Committee and produced a proposed area-wide phase 1 (or strategic) master plan for consideration, modification, and, finally, approval by the area council.

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  4. Philippians 2

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    Once the approval of that committee has been obtained, we will begin phase 2, or the operational master plan.

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  5. Exodus 30

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    As we carefully and prayerfully develop a plan to prepare for the times of stress that are ahead, the magnitude of the challenge may seem overwhelming.

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  6. 1 Nephi 3:7

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    However, “the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them” (1 Ne.

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  7. Proverbs 29:18

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    The wisdom of Solomon advises that “where there is no vision, the people perish” (Prov.

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  8. Doctrine and Covenants 38:30

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    The Lord through his prophets has warned us of stressful times to come and has provided us with the organization, principles, and direction to prepare.

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  9. Doctrine and Covenants 41:2

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    The priesthood council is a form of management unique to the divine Church.

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  10. Doctrine and Covenants 46:11

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    “To some is given one, and to some is given another, that all may be profited thereby” (D&C 46:11–12; italics added).

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  11. Doctrine and Covenants 70:12

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    The Lord tells us in section 70 of the Doctrine and Covenants that an abundance of the manifestation of the Spirit among us depends upon our willingness to share temporal blessings (see D&C 70:12–14).

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