The following are excerpts from
ScriptureKIT Book 1 Information Pages
called Importance of General Conference. We hope you will take the time to prepare to hear God’s word for you today.
Purpose of General Conference
“Among the purposes of these general conferences are, in summary, as follows:
“(1) To inform the membership of general condi-tions—whether the Church is progressing or retrogressing, economically, ecclesiastically, or spiritually. (2) To commend true merit. (3) To express gratitude for divine guidance. (4) To give instruction ‘in principles, in doctrine, in the law of the gospel.’ (5) To proclaim the restoration, with divine authority to administer in all the ordinances of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and to declare, quoting the Apostle Peter, that ‘there is none other name under heaven given among men’ than Jesus Christ ‘whereby we must be saved.’ (Acts 4:12). (6) To admonish and inspire to continue in greater activity.” (Pres. David O. McKay, 10-1954 CR)
Importance of Conference
“A general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is far more significant than most people realize…it is one of the most important events of the present day. Many do not so regard it, even among the Latter-day Saints. But for those who appreciate its true significance, it is of transcending importance, for in it PROPHETS OF GOD SPEAK, living prophets.” (Mark E. Peterson, Why the Religious Life, 203)
Preparation for Conference
“In a few days there opens another general conference of the Church. The servants of the Lord will counsel us. You may listen with anxious ears and hearts, or you may turn that counsel aside. As in these devotions, what you shall gain will depend not so much upon their preparation of the messages as upon your prepara-tion for them.” (Boyd K. Packer, “Follow the Brethren”, Brigham Young University Speeches of the Year, 10)
DC 1:38
DC 20:61,63
DC 26:1
DC 28:10
DC 58:56
DC 72:7
DC 73:2
DC 124:88,144
