- “The scriptures make it clear that though our respective roles may be different and may change from time to time, all are equally important to the successful functioning of the Church. We need the priesthood quorums to assert themselves and fulfill their divinely mandated responsibilities, just as we need the Relief Society, the Young Women, the Sunday School, and the activities committees to perform their vital functions. And we need all of those inspired organizations to work together in council, assisting each other as needed, for the benefit of individuals and families.” Counseling with Our Councils M. Russell Ballard, Page 12.
- “President Ezra Taft Benson once said: There is a principle cited in the Doctrine and Covenants which, though directed specifically to the leading quorums of the Church, applies to all councils in Church government. I quote from section 107:…. “The decisions of these quorums (or councils)…are to be made in all righteousness, in holiness, and lowliness of heart, meekness and long suffering, and in faith, and virtue, and knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness and charity” ()….This seems to me to be the pattern by which the Lord would have us operate through priesthood councils at all levels of Church government. We must be one in all aspects of this work…for all things are spiritual to Him whom we acknowledge as Master. (“Church Givernment through Councils”, 88-89) Counseling with Our Councils M. Russell Ballard, Page 13-14
- “When Church leaders allow those whom the Lord has called to serve with them to become part of a problem-solving team, wonderful things begin to happen. We broaden our base of experience and understanding, which can’t help but expose us to better and more insightful solutions. We energize individuals by giving them a chance to have input and to be heard. We prepare future leaders by allowing them to participate and learn. And when more people feel ownership of the problem, more people are willing to become part of the solution, which greatly enhances the possibility of success.” Counseling with Our Councils M. Russell Ballard, Page 14-15
- Jacob 1:18-19…18 For I, Jacob, and my brother Joseph had been priests and of this people, by the hand of Nephi. 19 And we did our office unto the Lord, taking upon us the, answering the sins of the people upon our own heads if we did not them the word of God with all diligence; wherefore, by laboring with our might their might not come upon our garments; otherwise, their blood would come upon our garments, and we would not be found spotless at the last day.
- The Story of Reverend Brown and Ross Brown
- “October 22nd, 1994 – Saturday…Today seemed good. We painted a room in the house of Hermana Estella (Mamita). If you ask me it looked bad. The paint was thin and the wall looked like it was water painted.” – Clinton Brown Missionary Journal