Law of the Prophets

For his word ye shall receive, as if from mine own mouth, in all patience and faith. For by doing these things ... the Lord God will disperse the powers of darkness from before you, and cause the heavens to shake for your good, and his name’s glory. Doctrine & Covenants 21:5-6

The importance of the law of the prophets was under scored by its being revealed at the organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Peter Whitmer’s farmhouse, 6 April 1830. This law, like the law of the Sabbath or the law of tithing or the law of chastity sets forth an admonition and an associated blessing: follow the prophet and be blessed; reject him and suffer. If we heed the words and commandments that the Lord’s anointed prophet gives us, we will receive transcendent blessings both here and hereafter. Hell and its damning effects will have no power over us. The darkness of sin and arrogance will be dispersed. Heaven will pour out blessings of peace and joy as we walk in holiness before the Lord and humbly follow his prophet. In all ages, the Lord works through choice seers and inspired prophets who are foreordained to their appointed missions (Amos 3:7). Our responsibility is to patiently, faithfully, and wholeheartedly follow them. (Robert L. Millet and Lloyd D. Newell. Draw Near Unto Me: Daily Reflections on the Doctrine and Covenants. 71)