This is My voice unto all… Doctrine and Covenants Section 25

How do we get scripture? 1. Lord’s Servant 2. Has a problem or need 3. Lord supplies guidance or instruction 4. That instruction is recorded so “that all might profit” Lord’s Servant Problem or Need Lord Instruction

D&C And verily, verily, I say unto you, that this is my voice unto all. Amen Nephi records: for I did liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning.(1 Nephi 19:23)

July 1830 Emma and Joseph married in 1827 Emma basically disowned by her family Lost one baby in Harmony, Penn. Seen her husband arrested twice

D&C 25- Given to Emma 4 Murmur not because of the things which thou hast not seen, for they are withheld from thee and from the world, which is wisdom in me in a time to come. 5 And the office of thy calling shall be for a comfort unto my servant, Joseph Smith, Jun., thy husband, in his afflictions, with consoling words, in the spirit of meekness. 5 And the office of thy calling shall be for a comfort unto my servant, Emma Smith, thy wife, in her afflictions, with consoling words, in the spirit of meekness. 5 And the office of thy calling shall be for a comfort unto my servant, Kevin Hinckley, thy husband, in his afflictions, with consoling words, in the spirit of meekness. 5 And the office of thy calling shall be for a comfort unto my servant, Cindy Hinckley, thy wife, in her afflictions, with consoling words, in the spirit of meekness.

D&C Continue in the spirit of meekness, and beware of pride Question: What is the difference between meekness and pride?

A Little Illustration… Heavenly Father Man Pride Satan’s Destruction Company

D&C 25 Behold, thy sins are forgiven thee, and thou art an elect lady, whom I have called. An elect lady is a female member of the Church who has already received, or who through obedience is qualified to receive, the fulness of gospel blessings. This includes temple endowments, celestial marriage, and the fulness of the sealing power (Bruce R. McConkie, MD, 217)

D&C Wherefore, lift up thy heart and rejoice, and cleave unto the covenants which thou hast made. Webster’s 1828 Dictionary Cleave: 1. To stick; to adhere; to hold to.

A college professor and church dissident recently asked: If the male always presides, even in love and righteousness, isn't the other partner subordinate, at least in rule, if not in rank? And if so, does this lead to inequality?

President Packer …the whole universe is organized in order that man and woman might fulfill the full measure of their creation. It is a perfect system where delicate balances and counter-balances govern the physical, the emotional, and the spiritual in mankind…the separate natures of man and woman were designed by the Father of us all to fulfill the purposes of the gospel plan. Only a woman can bestow upon man that supernal title of father. She in turn becomes a mother. Can anyone dispute that her part is different from and more demanding than his? Men and women have complementary, not competing, responsibilities. There is difference but not inequality. Intelligence and talent favor both of them. But in the woman's part, she is not just equal to man; she is superior! She can do that which he can never do; not in all eternity can he do it. There are complementary rewards which are hers and hers alone" ("A Tribute to Women," Ensign, July 1989, 73