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Pitfalls in Leadership:
Unwise Excesses and Criticism
Readings:
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| Pres. Dallin H. Oaks | Our Strengths Can Become Our Downfall (1994) |
| Criticism (1987) | |
Questions for Review:
1. What is a “gospel hobby”? (Elder Oaks, “Our Strengths Can Become Our Downfall”)
2. What is an improper way to use a spiritual gift? (Elder Oaks, “Our Strengths Can Become Our Downfall”)
3. When does the search for knowledge become a problem? (Elder Oaks, “Our Strengths Can Become Our Downfall”)
4. What should we do if after many sincere prayers we do not receive divine guidance about some important decision to be made? (Elder Oaks, “Our Strengths Can Become Our Downfall”)
5. How should we try to achieve our goals? (Elder Oaks, “Our Strengths Can Become Our Downfall”)
6. What is Nephi’s definition of “priestcraft”? (2 Nephi 26:29 - Elder Oaks, “Our Strengths Can Become Our Downfall”)
7. According to President George F. Richards, what is the problem of speaking evil of Church leaders? (Elder Oaks, “Criticism”)
8. What is the most benign way of dealing with a perceived difference with a Church leader? (Elder Oaks, “Criticism”)
9. What should one do when a Church leader is visibly engaging in a serious transgression? (Elder Oaks, “Criticism”)
10. How does the Church discipline persistent critics? (Elder Oaks, “Criticism”)
11. What is the role or duty of a preacher of righteousness? (Elder Oaks, “Criticism”)