7/10/2017 - Section 47:1-4
July 10, 2017 Section 47:1-4 Record Keeping, Scripture Study Documentation, Journals, Journals of Spiritual Revelations & Experiences, Callings Growth Opportunities, Callings Seek the Spirit to Do Your Best, This short section emphasizes the importance of record keeping. I found the preface quite interesting. “ John Whitmer [ he had already served as a secretary to Joseph and had recorded many of the revelations received in Fayette NY ] had not sought an appointment as historian, but being asked to serve in this capacity, he had said that he would obey the will of the Lord in the matter.” The study manual states that John’s reaction to this call was by his own report quite negative, and in fact, said “The will of the Lord be done, and if He desires it, I wish that He would manifest it through Joseph the Seer” (History of the Church 1:166n) Could this be that he didn’t understand the importance of this calling? Or maybe he didn’t enjoy writing? No matter what the reason was...