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1 Samuel 15:22
22 And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.
“There are some of our members who practice selective obedience. A prophet is not one who displays a smorgasbord of truth from which we are free to pick and choose. However, some members become critical and suggest the prophet should change the menu. A prophet doesn’t take a poll to see which way the wind of public opinion is blowing. He reveals the will of the Lord to us. The world is full of deteriorating churches who have succumbed to public opinion and have become more dedicated to tickling the ears of their members than obeying the laws of God.” (Bishop Glenn L. Pace, “Follow the Prophet”, April 1989 General Conference)
“May we maintain the courage to defy the consensus. May we ever choose the harder right instead of the easier wrong.” (President Thomas S. Monson, “Choices”, April 2016 General Conference)
Sunday School
Obedience is better than sacrifice. Obedience is better than lineage (including pioneer heritage).
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