Jeremiah 14:14 “Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart.”
Although God’s message for Jeremiah was intended for that time period we can still use His wise counsel in our lives today.
Mr. Eyring’s comment that prophets sometimes speak for themselves is a ruse. Of course prophets can say things of their own accord, but the prophets of the OT era that were sent of God never uttered false prophecies, or opinions, based on their own feelings.
Furthermore, Mr. Eyring’s comment they don’t believe in the infallibility of their prophets is also a lie. We wrote about this back in 2010, and posted it in our 3,000 Reasons to Leave Mormonism.
Doctrines and Covenants Institute Student Manual, Section 90, The Oracles of God; “Counselors can do everything their presiding officer directs them to do, as if the president were personally acting. In this sense they are equals. However, they have no power to act independent of the president. Both Sidney Rigdon and Frederick G. Williams received their ordination from the Prophet Joseph Smith, who held the keys. Since these two men received their authority from Joseph Smith, it follows that they were not equal to him in every sense. Elder John A. Widtsoe observed that “the pre-eminence of the President of the Church was maintained. . . . The Counselors do not possess the power of the President and cannot act in Church matters without direction and consent of the President. “All this defined clearly the position and authority of the President of the Church.” ( Joseph Smith, p. 303.)”
As time has progressed, we decided to repost the Mormon Dilemma above – we originally posted this in 2014. Their latest prophet, Russell Nelson, has exhibited behaviors much like that of Joe Smith. We can’t help but warn people of the dangers this man poses!
Only the Lord is pre-eminent, not man. And only our sweet Jesus is to be adored.
With Love in Christ;
Michelle