The George
Q. Cannon Principle George Q. Cannon
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Now,
how is it with the First Presidency? Do we have a mind of our own?...It
is our duty to make our thoughts known upon every subject. But we should
not be hard in our hearts; we should be soft and tender so that the
Spirit of God will influence us. It does not do for us to be opinionated
and set in our feelings and think that our view is the correct view;
but to hold our hearts open to receive the manifestations of the Spirit
of God. I suppose each one of us is fond of having his own way. I know I am. I am willing to confess that I like to have my own way. But I do not like my own way well enough to want it in opposition to my brethren's way...All who preside should act in unity. The Presidents of Stakes and their counselors, the Bishops and their counselors and all who act in presiding positions should be united. It is our duty as the First Presidency of the Church to seek for this spirit of union for which the Savior prayed and to be one, to bring our feelings in subjection, and when two agree on a thing and the third cannot see it, let him say, "I am going with you. No feeling that enters into my heart shall stand between you and me." Suppose that one man has more wisdom than another; it is better to carry out a plan that is not so wise, if you are united on it. Speaking generally, a plan or a policy that may be inferior in some respects is more effective if men are united upon it than a better plan would be upon which they were divided. (George Q. Cannon, Gospel Truth, pp. 206-7) |
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