Today's Favorite Verse: Doctrine & Covenants 102:15-18

Today's Favorite Verse: Doctrine & Covenants 102:15-18
"The accused, in all cases, has a right to one-half of the council, to prevent insult or injustice.
And the councilors appointed to speak before the council are to present the case, after the evidence is examined, in its true light before the council; and every man is to speak according to equity and justice.
Those councilors who draw even numbers, that is, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12, are the individuals who are to stand up in behalf of the accused, and prevent insult and injustice.
In all cases the accuser and the accused shall have a privilege of speaking for themselves before the council, after the evidences are heard and the councilors who are appointed to speak on the case have finished their remarks."

This chapter is on the organization of the high council and their role is settling important difficulties which might arise in the church. I have never experienced this side of the church, but its organization and order is a comfort to me. If I was ever falsely accused of something serious and had to go before the high council I would be so happy to know 6 of the 12 were to speak for me and insure justice.

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