1 Chronicles 28:7 Moreover I will establish his kingdom forever, if he be
constant to do my commandments and my judgments, as at this day.
2 Peter 1:Intro He exhorteth them, by faith, and good works, to make their calling sure -- His death is at hand -- He warneth them to be
constant in the faith of Christ -- Use of prophecy.
DC 128:9 The Bishop should be directed and authorized to proceed as soon as it shall be found practicable by consultation with the general authorities of the church who are made the proper counselors in spiritual and temporal things to carry out the provisions of the law of organization which are by the law made the duty of the Bishop. Joseph Smith.Lamoni, Iowa, April 18, 1909
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