Pre-zion Standards For Holiness And Godliness - Page 2 of 2

Pre-zion Standards For Holiness And Godliness - Page 2

12) In all things, whether social, economic, political or ecclesiastical or in work or play, we shall be organized (D&C 102:1-34; 104:1-2) according to the Scriptures with Stewardships (D&C 51:2-3; 104:11, 54-57, 67-77). And it is needful that all Stewardships are called according to revelation (D&C 70:9; 104:54-57), sustained by the counsel of the Council of Elders and the unanimous common consent of the Body (D&C 104:20-21). There shall be an accounting of all stewardships (D&C 70:4; 72:22) by and by, by ones who are called to see all are righteous, just and profitable stewards (D&C 42:53-55; 72:16). This should be at least once every 90 days, and they are to receive a certificate when needed (D&C 72:17-19, 24-26). If one is found to be an
Unprofitable steward (D&C 101:90), they shall be taken before the Council of Elders and then the Body. And if proven, their stewardship may be give to another (D&C 51:4-5; 104:3-18) that all might be just and profitable stewards (D&C 72:22). All must find a stewardship needed that they are able to do and that will be profitable, or leave the order and community. In a Branch or Stake of Zion, all shall consecrate all Surplus Property (D&C 119:1-2; 70:7-10) and be a fully tithed people (D&C 119:3-4; 64:23; 85:3), or they shall not be allowed to abide among us (D&C 119:5-7).

13) The Idle Worker is a curse unto the community and an abomination in the eyes of the Lord (D&C 42:42; 68:30). It is the one thing that will breed unto the destruction of any family or community that is living with all things in common and the Law of Consecration
(D&C 75:28-29). History is full of examples of those who failed to cast out the Idle Worker and lost the whole order (D&C 68:31-32). By the spirit, we shall discern just, honest and fair expectations (D&C 88:123-125) being long suffering (D&C 121:34-46) while keeping each
Other's abilities, talents and needs in mind.

14) Individuals or families interested in gathering unto a United Order of a Branch or Stake of Zion (D&C 104:48), shall:

First: submit themselves to a selected council of Elders that is chosen by the unanimous common consent of the body to interview prospective new members. They shall inquire into the person's worthiness in all things that they deem necessary. It is the obligation of each individual to lay before the Elders all things needful in open honesty that we may help each other to reach our highest potential happiness and be profitable stewards. Whether it is an Individual or Family wishing to join, it must be by unanimous revelation to the council of Elders that they are worthy before God and ready to enter this sacred Order of Covenant. Many times a trial time period is required.

Second: They must Covenant (D&C 82:15) to receive and live all of the ordinances and covenants of the New and Everlasting Covenant. After so covenanting, they are presented to the community and must be received by a unanimous vote in the affirmative.

Third: As in accordance with religious societies, they must have approved a list of all personal items they wish to bring onto the order, while during their trial period. These are the only things they will be allowed to take with them if they leave the order for whatever reason
(D&C 134:10).

Fourth: If the day is reached when everyone is mutually assured they have become members, they will then be adopted into this Brotherhood of the Messiah and will forever be considered family. They are to go and do as Christ did and taught. "Sell all that you have, give it to the poor, and then come and follow him" (Matthew 19:21; Mark 10:21; Luke 18:22). Not that they need do this, but by prayer and counseling with their Brethren may the most correct course be revealed. If the day ever comes that one is proven still later that they do not have the heart, will and desire, or ability to live God's Laws, they will wish to take back all that they came with or have been subsequently given. It is evil to try to reclaim that portion which you have donated unto the support of the needy and poor (D&C 42:30-31, 37-38; 51:4-6) or tithes donated unto
The Priesthood (D&C 119:3-4). They may, however, remove any Inheritance granted by Covenant and Deed (D&C 42:30) as in all personal property or personal dwellings they have funded the erection, but this shall never include the Land. We do not want your earthly possessions. We only want to gather those of like-mindedness (Matthew 24:28; Luke 17:26-37; PoGP, Joseph Smith - Matthew 1:27-31), who are the Elect of God (D&C 50:40-42) and want to live as such (D&C 104:59).