Baptism performed without proper authority is a "dead work" (2; see also D&C 132:7)
 

Make our callings known unto the world (23:2)

. At first, people will tend to scorn, but when needs arise they will look for our counsel and blessing, and when they do so, we should not reject them (D&C 101:8-9)

Priesthood blessings should not be offered (24:13-14)

 Instructions to Emma Smith--and by analogy, to the wives of priesthood leaders (see verse 16)

• Comfort the husband in his afflictions (5)
• Expound scriptures and exhort the church (7)
• Lay aside the things of this world and seek those of a better one (10)
• Have the spirit of meekness and beware of pride (14)
• Delight in husband and in the glory that will come upon him (14)

The law of common consent (26:2)

. In other words, the Lord speaks and the people acknowledge his voice

Observe how the Prophet Joseph Smith received the revelation about the sacrament (27:heading)

Bread and water in the administration of the sacrament are only symbols (27:2-3)

. Attention all "smart alecks": there is no reason to do it with brownies and milk--sacred things should not be trifled with

Questions for Review

1. What does the Lord require in relation to miracles? (24:13-14)

2. Who among the early Latter-day Saints compiled the first collection of hymns for Church use? (25:1,11)

3. "Lay aside the things of this world and ......................." (25:10)

4. Decisions in the Church--for example, callings to offices, acceptance of new scriptures--must be reached according to which principle? (26:2; 28:13)

5. Did the Prophet Joseph Smith himself make the decision that allowed certain flexibility in choosing what to use in the sacrament? (27:heading)