Apostles Quote by Wilford Woodruff
“The Lord never had - and never will have to the end of time - a church on the earth without prophets, apostles, and inspired men. Whenever the Lord had a people on the earth that he acknowledged as such, that people were led by revelation.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1905
The quote declares that without prophetic guidance, the church lacks essential leadership, and revelation is key when a people are recognized as such.
In simple terms: Prophets are essential for church guidance.
Key Takeaway
Seek revelation and leadership.
Themes
faith
leadership
prophecy
revelation
Mood
reflective
spiritual
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church governance
- spiritual discernment
- recognizing divine guidance
- building faith communities
- studying prophetic lineage
Key Concepts
theology
church history
spiritual authority
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern true revelation?
- What role should personal insight play alongside prophetic guidance?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on prophecy may limit personal agency.
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