In the April 2016 General Conference, Elder Ronald A. Rasband spoke of the importance of faith in our relationships with the leaders the Lord has chosen for this time. His remarks are entitled Standing with the Leaders of the Church

Key Points

• Our sustained leaders have been called to guide us through the dangers of our day.
• Relationships with leaders are important and can influence us for good.
• Often the Lord’s outreach and care for us comes to us through our leaders.
• The role of leaders is to share their testimony and point us to Christ.

Reflection Questions

What leaders have influenced you to grow in your testimony of the Savior?

How can you build a faith-focused relationship with local and general leaders?

This is part of a series sharing talks and resources related to the role of living prophets in our personal lives and in the doctrine of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I attempt to share reliable sources and accurately represent what the Lord and His authorized servants have taught, but my insights are my own and I am not an official Church representative.