Section 25 (Community of Christ)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevelation given through Joseph Smith at Harmony, Pennsylvania, in July 1830, to Joseph Smith, Jr., Oliver Cowdery, and John Whitmer. It is specifically important because of its affirmation of the principle of “common consent” in the government of the church. 1 A. Behold, I say unto you, that you shall let your time be devoted…
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Section 13 (Community of Christ)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevelation given through Joseph Smith, Jr., the prophet, to John Whitmer, June 1829, at the home of Peter Whitmer, Sr., John’s father, at Fayette, Seneca County, New York. John Whitmer became one of the eight witnesses whose testimony is published with all editions of the Book of Mormon. 1 A. Hearken, my servant John, and listen…