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Wednesday, October 11, 2017

This might be important

When things are repeated by the Lord and His Servants it may be something to pay close attention to.

President Eyring says this in his 1997 General Conference talk called "Safety in Counsel." The church has posted this talk 3 times in the Ensign.

Henry B, Eyring, “Safety in Counsel” June 2008 First Presidency Message

Henry B, Eyring, “Finding Safety in Counsel” November 2001 Ensign
https://www.lds.org/liahona/2001/11/finding-safety-in-counsel?lang=eng

Henry B, Eyring, “Finding Safety in Counsel” April 1997 General Conference

This whole talk is about following the prophet.  It starts by talking about the warnings of the prophets, standing on safe ground, having listening ears and reaching out to others. The very last paragraph of the talk says:

"We are blessed to live in a time when the priesthood keys are on the earth. We are blessed to know where to look and how to listen for the voice that will fulfill the promise of the Lord that He will gather us to safety. I pray that we will have humble hearts, that we will listen, that we will pray, and that we will wait for the deliverance of the Lord that is sure to come as we are faithful."

Interesting enough he refers to Haun's Mill in this talk and many other things. I would highly recommend that you carefully read it.  At Haun’s Mill, Joseph Smith warned the saints to leave when there was no danger in sight or seen.  Those who heeded the prophets warning immediately left and lived to tell about it.  Everyone who didn’t listen died.

President Eyring in one of the Priesthood Sessions said, "This is the third time I am repeating this scripture...always remember with me when I repeat something it is not boredom but inspiration...because the fact is, if I was told to do this again it must matter."  (Taken from the notes of a LDS priesthood holder in attendance who always takes notes.  Remember they add information in at the pulpit that does not get into the written or audio talks.)   


Familiarize yourself with the story of the saints in Haun’s Mill.  First, the saints did not listen to the prophet, and then they were deceived by the mill’s owner.  The saints asked the owner to have his messenger ask the prophet whether they should stay at the mill, and the prophet said to leave the mill and return to Far West, but the messenger lied to them and said the prophet said to stay and they would be fine.  Then, they were all massacred by a mob in disguise, who arrived under the guise of bringing a peacekeeping treaty to coexist.  Their technique was to say, for your own safety and welfare, and as a sign of cooperation with us (the local leaders), hand over your arms.  The majority did, and the mob massacred everyone including the women and children.  

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