TRUSTING IN THE LORD, Chapter 4 of Holy Priesthood Volume 5

TRUSTING IN THE LORD, Chapter 4 of Holy Priesthood Volume 5

Pages 38 to 47

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Serve God and trust in Him. You cannot serve man, nor make flesh your arm, for your salvation. (Wilford Woodruff, Coll. Disc. vol. 2, Apr. 6, 1890)

When I was a child, we played a very popular game called “Follow the Leader.” It was fun trying to do everything the leader did; however, sometimes he did ridiculous, hard, dangerous, or wrong things. After I grew up, there was no need to play such silly childhood games. Nevertheless, I notice that many adults still play a form of “Follow the Leader” in their political, professional, economic, and religious activities; and sometimes they become just as ridiculous as children.

There seems to be a natural or spiritual instinct in man to have an example or a leader–someone to show him the right path to take. We are placed on this earth surrounded by physical and spiritual confusion. We grow up having to choose from thousands of paths leading every direction, and as bewildered children we struggle to find the right one.

However, God has not left us in total confusion and darkness. He has given us prophets who have received inspired revelations, visions and manifestations filled with instructions and directions. These scriptures are simple and true and filled with comfort and guidance.