Prophets

Amos 3:7 - "Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets."

Old Testament prophet Amos here teaches ancient Israel about how God works.

A simple scripture, stating that before God does anything he reveals it to his prophets.  Noah warned the people of the impending Flood (see Moses 8), Joseph prepared Egypt against a famine (see Genesis 41), Lehi prophesied of Jerusalem's destruction (see 1 Nephi 1), and John the Baptist was sent to prepare for Christ's coming (see John 1:19-27).  We have a prophet today, and his name is Thomas S. Monson.  He recieves revelation from the Lord and then instructs us according to what he has been shown.  I know this to be true.  I know that following the counsel of the prophets will keep us safe and happy in this world.  In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

For more on prophets see here.  To see what President Monson has said most recently see here.

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