Church History Matters 138 - D&C 81-83 CFM - Family, Finances, and Church Presidency - E30 July 21-27
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Jul 15, 2025 Explore the transformative role of the church in supporting modern families, balancing spiritual and familial duties. Delve into the challenges faced by early leaders, including Joseph Smith, while establishing church governance. Discover the importance of forgiveness and accountability among leaders and the complexities of church financial practices. Learn about the law of consecration and its implications for family care, particularly for widows and orphans. Finally, uncover how bishops are pivotal in delivering emotional and financial support to families in need.
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Jesse Gauss's Sudden Departure
- Jesse Gauss was called as counselor in the first presidency but left the church abruptly during a difficult mission to his estranged wife.
- He disappears from church records after his companion fell ill and he was apparently excommunicated.
Counselors Share Kingdom Keys
- First presidency counselors hold the same keys of the kingdom as the president, enabling them to ordain future presidents.
- This principle explains how church leadership authority continues seamlessly through succession.
Power Comes With The Calling
- A patriarch taught Casey the power comes with the calling, not the person fulfilling it.
- This illustrates that callings are bigger and God qualifies the worthy.