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Is it possible for a Prophet to believe a doctrine that differs from a previously held belief or that of another Prophet, and still be a Prophet?

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Oooh. Excellent question.

I think it is entirely possible for two Prophets to have differing beliefs and/or opinions, and both still be true Prophets. Joseph Smith stated that men won't be damned for believing too much, but for believing too little.

That is why we are each responsible to become prophets in our own rights, to be able to judge what is true, including the differing beliefs and opinions of our leaders.

Now, it becomes a lot more difficult when you have several Prophets who teach that one thing is true doctrine, and later others teach that the particular doctrine is false. Again, that is where guidance of the Holy Ghost becomes vital for correct understanding.

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I happen to agree with you on this point. I believe the more one can answer the issues that they face on a personal level, with the Lord, the better.

Elder Robert D. Hales said in his talk "Personal Revelation: The Teachings and Examples of the Prophets"

I think (as we have discussed in other threads) that many in the Church believe that Prophets are infallible and are never affected by their own political and personal beliefs when discussing a topic. I think that is not necessarily true.

Joseph Smith, Moses, Brigham Young, Abraham, Gordon B Hinkley, and President Monson are all products of the society in which they came from, and are affected by that society in the way they look at life. I do think they all receive revelation from the same source, but I do believe that the Lord allows them to have personal views that may come in conflict with another man who happens to be a prophet.

I think it will all work out in the end, but I agree with you that we should always rely on the spirit to guide our actions.

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Oh I agree with that as well, every one is entitled to their opinions and views including the Prophet who may not agree with the views of another Prophet. It's not an issue for me as long as their personal views are not taught as doctrine.

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Well I can't expect Pres. Monson to have the same doctrine that Moses had. Its two different times, places and peoples and they have to adjust based on that.

Two Prophets Believing Two Doctrines

We are promised today, we won't be lead astray, but we are also told, which has been commented on, we all need to have our own light. The main differences I see in Prophets is the application of the Gospel plan, not the basic doctrine.
Sometimes new Doctrine arises which can modify what was given before, the most noted doctrine change, was when Christ fulfilled his mission, and much of the Mosaic Law was changed or altered.

I find though, that one cannot live a higher law or etc, unless you are also still living the lower one.

Rather off topic, but...
I am a disable Veteran, a hypersensitive Intuitive Empath with the gift of discernment, high IQ'ed with ADD and etc. My problems and insights are not like most peoples, in anyway or form. I receive and comprehend light and truth, that most don't even begin to think about or even think is true or possible.

My wife one day, told me I don't think outside of the box, I am outside of the box.

We each receive Revelation based on need and existing understanding.

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That was a fulfillment of prophecy. In other words other prophets said it was going to happen. That is different from a prophet saying "x" and then another one says it should be "y".

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True, Christ's advent and the changes were prophesied, but most did not see it like that, they only saw the changes. It was a change, and look how well it was not accepted by his people at the time.

I see a lot of the changes today in the Church, which reflect back to comments from the Prophets and etc leaders of the Church, from decades to a century ago and more.

Nothing really happens without some previous enlightenment and prophecy, even if most of us are not aware of it today; I see it, and I was a convert just shy of 40 years ago.

This seems like such a small beam to get suck on.

Edited: DavidLJ on 2nd Aug, 2012 - 10:51pm