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	God commanded Joseph Smith to practice polygamy and reveal this practice in the early days of the latter-day Church. Some early members of the Church practiced polygamy because they received a spiritual witness that God commanded them to practice it. Many of them were reluctant to do so, but chose to obey. Although they did not understand all the reasons for it, many members of the Church who practiced polygamy believed that they were restoring something that had been practiced by the early patriarchs and faithful prophets of God, and in doing so they were taking part in the restoration of “all things” that was necessary as a prophesied precondition to the Savior’s second coming		God commanded Joseph Smith to practice polygamy and reveal this practice in the early days of the latter-day Church. Some early members of the Church practiced polygamy because they received a spiritual witness that God commanded them to practice it. Many of them were reluctant to do so, but chose to obey. Although they did not understand all the reasons for it, many members of the Church who practiced polygamy believed that they were restoring something that had been practiced by the early patriarchs and faithful prophets of God, and in doing so they were taking part in the restoration of “all things” that was necessary as a prophesied precondition to the Savior’s second coming.

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	The Church has adopted the Authorized King James as the official English translation used by the Church, but is not opposed to other translations. The LDS Church encourages study of the Bible. It forms a significant part of what Latter-day Saints consider scripture. This includes, along with the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine & Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price. Every year each congregation of the LDS Church focuses its Sunday School lessons on one book in a four-year rotating course. Two of those four years are dedicated solely to the Bible. The same goes for the “seminary” program, which is a study course for high school students.. The Bible is the most quoted text of LDS scripture, and members of the Church are encouraged to use the Bible as a source of doctrine, for personal study and enlightenment, and most importantly, we treasure the words of our Savior Jesus Christ found in its New Testament.		The Church has adopted the Authorized King James as the official English translation used by the Church, but is not opposed to other translations. The LDS Church encourages study of the Bible. It forms a significant part of what Latter-day Saints consider scripture. This includes, along with the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine & Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price. Every year each congregation of the LDS Church focuses its Sunday School lessons on one book in a four-year rotating course. Two of those four years are dedicated solely to the Bible. The same goes for the “seminary” program, which is a study course for high school students.. The Bible is the most quoted text of LDS scripture, and members of the Church are encouraged to use the Bible as a source of doctrine, for personal study and enlightenment, and most importantly, we treasure the words of our Savior Jesus Christ found in its New Testament.

	Our 8th Article of Faith reads in part "We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly" We understand this to mean that we believe that the Bible is an inspired book, that it was given through inspired authors, and that as far as it represents the intent of God given to those original authors, it is the word of God. As with any revelation from God, we believe that reading with the Spirit of God is a crucial aspect of understanding the Bible. In following our view that the Bible is the word of God as given to its original authors, we also believe in supporting and using responsible scholarship to help us restore as much as possible that original text of the Bible.		Our 8th Article of Faith reads in part "We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly" We understand this to mean that we believe that the Bible is an inspired book, that it was given through inspired authors, and that as far as it represents the intent of God given to those original authors, it is the word of God. [[User:DavidBarker\|DavidBarker]] Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said,

			:We love and revere the Bible . . . The Bible is the word of God. It is always identified first in our canon, our “standard works.” Indeed, it was a divinely ordained encounter with the fifth verse of the first chapter of the book of James ({{s\|\|James\|1\|5}}) that led Joseph Smith to his vision of the Father and the Son, which gave birth to the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ in our time. But even then, Joseph knew the Bible alone could not be the answer to all the religious questions he and others like him had. As he said in his own words, the ministers of his community were contending—sometimes angrily—over their doctrines. “Priest [was] contending against priest, and convert [was contending] against convert … in a strife of words and a contest about opinions,” he said. About the only thing these contending religions had in common was, ironically, a belief in the Bible, but, as Joseph wrote, “the teachers of religion of the different sects understood the same passages of scripture so differently as to destroy all confidence in settling the question [regarding which church was true] by an appeal to the Bible.” Clearly the Bible, so frequently described at that time as “common ground,” was nothing of the kind—unfortunately it was a battleground. [http://new.lds.org/general-conference/2008/04/my-words--never-cease?lang=eng Jeffrey R. Holland, "My Words...Never Cease," Conference Report, April 2008.]

			As with any revelation from God, we believe that reading with the Spirit of God is a crucial aspect of understanding the Bible. And, as Joseph Smith showed us, God can help us understand truth through the Spirit. In following our view that the Bible is the word of God as given to its original authors, we also believe in supporting and using responsible scholarship to help us restore as much as possible that original text of the Bible.

	At the same time, we understand that God speaks to men "in their weakness, after the manner of their language, that they might come to understanding" ({{s\|\|DC\|1\|24}}). Thus, we do not expect biblical authors to be perfect, or to have a modern understanding of science, history, etc.		At the same time, we understand that God speaks to men "in their weakness, after the manner of their language, that they might come to understanding" ({{s\|\|DC\|1\|24}}). Thus, we do not expect biblical authors to be perfect, or to have a modern understanding of science, history, etc.

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	'''''How widespread was plural marriage?''''		'''''How widespread was plural marriage?''''
	* Before Joseph Smith's death,		* Before Joseph Smith's death,
	* At it's peak in Utah: some Church sources use the figure of 2-5%. This number was calculated by placing the number of ''men'' calculating plural marriage, and dividing by the total membership of the Church. Said one faithful LDS historian about this calculation: "this estimate [is] disingenuous, for it include[s] only polygamist males in the numerator, while the entire Church membership [is] the denominator." Probably 15% to 20% of Mormon families were polygamous, “with variations from place to place and from decade to decade.” [Davis Bitton, ''Historical Dictionary of Mormonism'' (2nd edition, 2000), p. 147.		* At it's peak in Utah: some Church sources use the figure of 2-5%. This number was calculated by placing the number of ''men'' [[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]]calculating - should be "practicing" [[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] plural marriage, and dividing by the total membership of the Church. Said one faithful LDS historian about this calculation: "this estimate [is] disingenuous, for it include[s] only polygamist males in the numerator, while the entire Church membership [is] the denominator." Probably 15% to 20% of Mormon families were polygamous, “with variations from place to place and from decade to decade.” [Davis Bitton, ''Historical Dictionary of Mormonism'' (2nd edition, 2000), p. 147.
	* ''Encyclopedia of Mormonism'': "a maximum of from 20% to 25% of LDS adults were members of polygamous households" - {{EoM\|author=Danel Bachman & Ronald K. Esplin\|article=Plural Marriage\|vol=3\|pages=1091-1095}}		* ''Encyclopedia of Mormonism'': "a maximum of from 20% to 25% of LDS adults were members of polygamous households" - {{EoM\|author=Danel Bachman & Ronald K. Esplin\|article=Plural Marriage\|vol=3\|pages=1091-1095}}


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	:Nevertheless, the Church announces a reservation in the case of erroneous translation, which may occur as a result of human incapacity; and even in this measure of caution we are not alone, for Biblical scholars generally admit the presence of errors of the kind -- both of translation and of transcription of the text. The Latter-day Saints believe the original records to be the word of God unto man, and, as far as these records have been translated correctly, the translations are regarded as equally authentic. The English Bible professes to be a translation made through the wisdom of man; in its preparation the most scholarly men have been enlisted, yet not a version has been published in which errors are not admitted.		:Nevertheless, the Church announces a reservation in the case of erroneous translation, which may occur as a result of human incapacity; and even in this measure of caution we are not alone, for Biblical scholars generally admit the presence of errors of the kind -- both of translation and of transcription of the text. The Latter-day Saints believe the original records to be the word of God unto man, and, as far as these records have been translated correctly, the translations are regarded as equally authentic. The English Bible professes to be a translation made through the wisdom of man; in its preparation the most scholarly men have been enlisted, yet not a version has been published in which errors are not admitted.

	:However, an impartial investigator has cause to wonder more at the paucity of errors than that mistakes are to be found at all.		:However, an impartial investigator has cause to wonder more at the paucity [[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] paucity is not a common word - lets change, or explain, it to "scarcity" remember that as missionaries we used to get a dictionary to use with Talmadge [[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] of errors than that mistakes are to be found at all.

	:There will be, there can be, no absolutely reliable translation of these or other scriptures unless it be effected through the gift of translation, as one of the endowments of the Holy Ghost. The translator must have the spirit of the prophet if he would render in another tongue the prophet's words; and human wisdom alone leads not to that possession. Let the Bible then be read reverently and with prayerful care, the reader ever seeking the light of the Spirit that he may discern between truth and the errors of men. ({{Book:Talmage:Articles of Faith\|pages=236-237}})		:There will be, there can be, no absolutely reliable translation of these or other scriptures unless it be effected through the gift of translation, as one of the endowments of the Holy Ghost. The translator must have the spirit of the prophet if he would render in another tongue the prophet's words; and human wisdom alone leads not to that possession. Let the Bible then be read reverently and with prayerful care, the reader ever seeking the light of the Spirit that he may discern between truth and the errors of men. ({{Book:Talmage:Articles of Faith\|pages=236-237}})

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	* http://en.fairmormon.org/Church doctrine/Statements by Church leaders		* http://en.fairmormon.org/Church doctrine/Statements by Church leaders
	President George Q. Cannon (counselor in the First Presidency) explained that the scriptures are the only source of official doctrine, coupled with later revelation to the prophets that has been presented to the Church and sustained:		President George Q. Cannon (counselor in the First Presidency) explained that the scriptures are [[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]]important, but only when [[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] comment not for the test: the quote does NOT support the idea that the word "only" should be used [[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] [[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] delete this phrase :source of official doctrine,[[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] coupled with later revelation to the prophets that has been presented to the Church and sustained:
	:I hold in my hand the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, and also the book, The Pearl of Great Price, which books contain revelations of God. In Kirtland, the Doctrine and Covenants in its original form, as first printed, was submitted to the officers of the Church and the members of the Church to vote upon. As there have been additions made to it by the publishing of revelations which were not contained in the original edition, it has been deemed wise to submit these books with their contents to the conference, to see whether the conference will vote to accept the books and their contents as from God, and binding upon us as a people and as a Church.		:I hold in my hand the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, and also the book, The Pearl of Great Price, which books contain revelations of God. In Kirtland, the Doctrine and Covenants in its original form, as first printed, was submitted to the officers of the Church and the members of the Church to vote upon. As there have been additions made to it by the publishing of revelations which were not contained in the original edition, it has been deemed wise to submit these books with their contents to the conference, to see whether the conference will vote to accept the books and their contents as from God, and binding upon us as a people and as a Church.
	B.H. Roberts further explained that only those things within the Standard Works and those presented for a sustaining vote by the First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles is binding upon the Church and its members:		B.H. Roberts further explained that only those things within the Standard Works and those [[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] other sources [[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] presented for a sustaining vote by the First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles is binding upon the Church and its members:
	:The Church has confined the sources of doctrine by which it is willing to be bound before the world to the things that God has revealed, and which the Church has officially accepted, and those alone. These would include the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, the Pearl of Great Price; these have been repeatedly accepted and endorsed by the Church in general conference assembled, and are the only sources of absolute appeal for our doctrine.		:The Church has confined the sources of doctrine by which it is willing to be bound before the world to the things that God has revealed, and which the Church has officially accepted, and those alone. These would include the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, the Pearl of Great Price; these have been repeatedly accepted and endorsed by the Church in general conference assembled, and are the only sources of absolute appeal for our doctrine.
	Anything else is valuable and may be of use for explanation, exhortation, and instruction, but does not bear the weight of ‘scripture’ in the LDS canon. Harold B. Lee was equally explicit:		[[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] Comment - the following is NOT a true statement. The statements from the First Presidency are of equal values tothe scriptures. Anything else is valuable and may be of use for explanation, exhortation, and instruction, but does not bear the weight of ‘scripture’ in the LDS canon. [[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] Harold B. Lee was equally explicit ~~ in declaring the value of the scriptures and statements from the Prophet as being the source of doctrine [[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]]:
	:If anyone, regardless of his position in the Church, were to advance a doctrine that is not substantiated by the standard Church works, meaning the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price, you may know that his statement is merely his private opinion. The only one authorized to bring forth any new doctrine is the President of the Church, who, when he does, will declare it as revelation from God, and it will be so accepted by the Council of the Twelve and sustained by the body of the Church. And if any man speak a doctrine which contradicts what is in the standard Church works, you may know by that same token that it is false and you are not bound to accept it as truth.		:If anyone, regardless of his position in the Church, were to advance a doctrine that is not substantiated by the standard Church works, meaning the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price, you may know that his statement is merely his private opinion. The only one authorized to bring forth any new doctrine is the President of the Church, who, when he does, will declare it as revelation from God, and it will be so accepted by the Council of the Twelve and sustained by the body of the Church. And if any man speak a doctrine which contradicts what is in the standard Church works, you may know by that same token that it is false and you are not bound to accept it as truth.
	Elsewhere, President Lee taught the same principle:		Elsewhere, President Lee taught the same principle:
	:It is not to be thought that every word spoken by the General Authorities is inspired, or that they are moved upon by the Holy Ghost in everything they speak and write. Now you keep that in mind. I don't care what his position is, if he writes something or speaks something that goes beyond anything that you can find in the standard works, unless that one be the prophet, seer, and revelator—please note that one exception—you may immediately say, "Well, that is his own idea!" And if he says something that contradicts what is found in the standard works (I think that is why we call them "standard"—it is the standard measure of all that men teach), you may know by that same token that it is false; regardless of the position of the man who says it.		:It is not to be thought that every word spoken by the General Authorities is inspired, or that they are moved upon by the Holy Ghost in everything they speak and write. Now you keep that in mind. I don't care what his position is, if he writes something or speaks something that goes beyond anything that you can find in the standard works, unless that one be the prophet, seer, and revelator—please note that one exception—you may immediately say, "Well, that is his own idea!" And if he says something that contradicts what is found in the standard works (I think that is why we call them "standard"—it is the standard measure of all that men teach), you may know by that same token that it is false; regardless of the position of the man who says it.

	In ''Mormon Doctrine'', Elder Bruce R. McConkie was equally clear:		In ''Mormon Doctrine'', Elder Bruce R. McConkie was equally clear [[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] in declaring the value of the scriptures to be used as a consistent test for doctrine [[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]]:
	:The books, writings, explanations, expositions, views, and theories of even the wisest and greatest men, either in or out of the Church, do not rank with the standard works. Even the writings, teachings, and opinions of the prophets of God are acceptable only to the extent they are in harmony with what God has revealed and what is recorded in the standard works		:The books, writings, explanations, expositions, views, and theories of even the wisest and greatest men, either in or out of the Church, do not rank with the standard works. Even the writings, teachings, and opinions of the prophets of God are acceptable only to the extent they are in harmony with what God has revealed and what is recorded in the standard works

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	While some members consider additional resources as official doctrine, the Church teach that "With divine inspiration, the First Presidency (the prophet and his two counselors) and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (the second-highest governing body of the Church) counsel together to establish doctrine that is consistently proclaimed in official Church publications. This doctrine [[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] is consistent with [[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price, official declarations and proclamations, and the Articles of Faith."		While some members consider additional resources as official doctrine, the Church teach that "With divine inspiration, the First Presidency (the prophet and his two counselors) and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (the second-highest governing body of the Church) counsel together to establish doctrine that is consistently proclaimed in official Church publications. This doctrine [[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] is consistent with [[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price, official declarations and proclamations, and the Articles of Faith."

	[[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]]The doctrine does not reside "IN" the scriptures, but rather in the prophetic utterances and interpretation of the scriptures. The test for a new doctrine is if it is consistent with what has been said before and what is int he scriptures. We need to emphasize the Prophets while not denying the value of the scriptures,otherwise if we overemphasize the scriptures we are just Baptists with a additional irrerant scripture.[[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]]		[[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] Comment not for the text: The doctrine does not reside "IN" the scriptures, but rather in the prophetic utterances and interpretation of the scriptures. The test for a new doctrine is if it is consistent with what has been said before and what is int he scriptures. We need to emphasize the Prophets while not denying the value of the scriptures,otherwise if we overemphasize the scriptures we are just Baptists with a additional irrerant scripture.[[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]]

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	While some members consider additional resources as official doctrine, the Church teach that "With divine inspiration, the First Presidency (the prophet and his two counselors) and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (the second-highest governing body of the Church) counsel together to establish doctrine that is consistently proclaimed in official Church publications. This doctrine is consistent with the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price, official declarations and proclamations, and the Articles of Faith."		While some members consider additional resources as official doctrine, the Church teach that "With divine inspiration, the First Presidency (the prophet and his two counselors) and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (the second-highest governing body of the Church) counsel together to establish doctrine that is consistently proclaimed in official Church publications. This doctrine [[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] is consistent with [[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price, official declarations and proclamations, and the Articles of Faith."

	[[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]]The doctrine does not reside "IN" the scriptures, but rather in the prophetic utterances and interpretation of the scriptures. The test for a new doctrine is if it is consistent with what has been said before and what is int he scriptures. We need to emphasize the Prophets while not denying the value of the scriptures,otherwise if we overemphasize the scriptures we are just Baptists with a additional irrerant scripture.[[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]]		[[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]]The doctrine does not reside "IN" the scriptures, but rather in the prophetic utterances and interpretation of the scriptures. The test for a new doctrine is if it is consistent with what has been said before and what is int he scriptures. We need to emphasize the Prophets while not denying the value of the scriptures,otherwise if we overemphasize the scriptures we are just Baptists with a additional irrerant scripture.[[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]]

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	While some members consider additional resources as official doctrine, church leaders teach that "With divine inspiration, the First Presidency (the prophet and his two counselors) and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (the second-highest governing body of the Church) counsel together to establish doctrine that is consistently proclaimed in official Church publications. This doctrine [[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]]is consistent with[[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price, official declarations and proclamations, and the Articles of Faith. .		While some members consider additional resources as official doctrine, church leaders teach that "With divine inspiration, the First Presidency (the prophet and his two counselors) and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (the second-highest governing body of the Church) counsel together to establish doctrine that is consistently proclaimed in official Church publications. This doctrine [[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] is consistent with[[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price, official declarations and proclamations, and the Articles of Faith. .

	Within those books are reader aids such as headings, footnotes, and dictionaries which are not scripture, but are meant as helps to the reader.		Within those books are reader aids such as headings, footnotes, and dictionaries which are not scripture, but are meant as helps to the reader.

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	Within those books are reader aids such as headings, footnotes, and dictionaries which are not scripture, but are meant as helps to the reader.		Within those books are reader aids such as headings, footnotes, and dictionaries which are not scripture, but are meant as helps to the reader.

	The Church has stated that "...Not every statement made by a Church leader, past or present, necessarily constitutes doctrine. A single statement made by a single leader on a single occasion often represents a personal, though well-considered, opinion, but is not meant to be officially binding for the whole Church. With divine inspiration, the First Presidency (the prophet and his two counselors) and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (the second-highest governing body of the Church) counsel together to establish doctrine that is consistently proclaimed in official Church publications. This doctrine [[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]]is consistent with[[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] the four "standard works" of scripture (the Holy Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price), official declarations and proclamations, and the Articles of Faith..."		The Church has stated that "...Not every statement made by a Church leader, past or present, necessarily constitutes doctrine. A single statement made by a single leader on a single occasion often represents a personal, though well-considered, opinion, but is not meant to be officially binding for the whole Church. With divine inspiration, the First Presidency (the prophet and his two counselors) and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (the second-highest governing body of the Church) counsel together to establish doctrine that is consistently proclaimed in official Church publications. This doctrine [[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] is consistent with[[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] the four "standard works" of scripture (the Holy Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price), official declarations and proclamations, and the Articles of Faith..."

	http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/commentary/approaching-mormon-doctrine		http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/commentary/approaching-mormon-doctrine

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	While some members consider additional resources as official doctrine, church leaders teach that "With divine inspiration, the First Presidency (the prophet and his two counselors) and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (the second-highest governing body of the Church) counsel together to establish doctrine that is consistently proclaimed in official Church publications. This doctrine ~~resides in~~ the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price, official declarations and proclamations, and the Articles of Faith. .		While some members consider additional resources as official doctrine, church leaders teach that "With divine inspiration, the First Presidency (the prophet and his two counselors) and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (the second-highest governing body of the Church) counsel together to establish doctrine that is consistently proclaimed in official Church publications. This doctrine [[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]]is consistent with[[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price, official declarations and proclamations, and the Articles of Faith. .

	Within those books are reader aids such as headings, footnotes, and dictionaries which are not scripture, but are meant as helps to the reader.		Within those books are reader aids such as headings, footnotes, and dictionaries which are not scripture, but are meant as helps to the reader.

	The Church has stated that "...Not every statement made by a Church leader, past or present, necessarily constitutes doctrine. A single statement made by a single leader on a single occasion often represents a personal, though well-considered, opinion, but is not meant to be officially binding for the whole Church. With divine inspiration, the First Presidency (the prophet and his two counselors) and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (the second-highest governing body of the Church) counsel together to establish doctrine that is consistently proclaimed in official Church publications. This doctrine ~~resides in~~ the four "standard works" of scripture (the Holy Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price), official declarations and proclamations, and the Articles of Faith..."		The Church has stated that "...Not every statement made by a Church leader, past or present, necessarily constitutes doctrine. A single statement made by a single leader on a single occasion often represents a personal, though well-considered, opinion, but is not meant to be officially binding for the whole Church. With divine inspiration, the First Presidency (the prophet and his two counselors) and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (the second-highest governing body of the Church) counsel together to establish doctrine that is consistently proclaimed in official Church publications. This doctrine [[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]]is consistent with[[User:GeorgeCobabe\|GeorgeCobabe]] the four "standard works" of scripture (the Holy Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price), official declarations and proclamations, and the Articles of Faith..."

	http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/commentary/approaching-mormon-doctrine		http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/commentary/approaching-mormon-doctrine