"But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts."
In Relief Society today we went over President Dallin H. Oaks, Oct 2019 General Conference talk "Two Great Commandments". This was such an excellent talk, and it grieved me as I witnessed those online oppose him while he spoke. As I read the talk in preparation for attending class, I took note that he referenced President Russell M. Nelson 9 times, Jesus Christ once, President Spencer W. Kimball once, and the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles at the time same-sex marriage was declared legal in the United States, once.
What this showed me is that President Oaks was not speaking of his own opinion. He was speaking on gospel truths. Just like Paul mentioned, what an apostle has to say is not always pleasing to man. It is not by choice they say hard things, it is because it is God's law. These quotes from the talk help me to see that charge.
"This Church was restored so that families could be formed, sealed, and exalted eternally."
"President Nelson reminded all of us that "our commission as Apostles is to teach nothing but truth. That commission does not give [Apostles] the authority to modify divine law." Thus, my sisters, the leaders of the Church must always teach the unique importance of marriage between a man and a women and the related law of chastity."
"The gospel of Jesus Christ teaches us to love and treat all people with kindness and civility - even when we disagree."
Day 1686
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