Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Are the teachings of old LDS Prophets still acceptable to Latter-day Saints?
During General Conference in April of 2023, Elder Allen D. Haynie taught that "Brothers and sisters, unlike vintage comic books and classic cars, prophetic teachings do not become more valuable with age. That is why we should not seek to use the words of past prophets to dismiss the teachings of living prophets."
This attitude towards prior Mormon prophets seems common among Latter-day Saints. Do the words of former prophets go bad? Can we still look to them for instruction? Elder Haynie's conference talk seems to indicate that we cannot!
When Christians see statements like this, we're often baffled! Claims like Elder Haynie's are stunning because Christians have an incredibly high view of prophets. The questions is, should Mormons *also* hold this high view of their own prophets and apostles?
In this video, Christian Evangelist Aaron Shafovaloff (@AaronShafovaloff1) explains why this view of prophets should be problematic for Latter-day Saints, and how the Bible holds a higher standard for prophets.
RELATED VIDEOS:
Response to Elder Holland's Conference Talk on the cross: youtu.be/s5MZD8hfUyU
Conversation with a Mormon Bishop: youtu.be/s1wKs5NVZ00
The Bereans: Evaluating Truth Claims: youtu.be/zgfH27zbAC8
LDS Prophets and Plausible Deniability in the LDS Church: youtu.be/2E_F8IsMx2g
3 Reasons we DON'T need modern prophets: youtu.be/-oFaICQARRY
Testing the Prophets: youtu.be/X4ImcAcnpPo
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Are the teachings of old LDS Prophets still acceptable to Latter-day Saints?
During General Conference in April of 2023, Elder Allen D. Haynie taught that "Brothers and sisters, unlike vintage comic books and classic cars, prophetic teachings do not become more valuable with age. That is why we should not seek to use the words of past prophets to dismiss the teachings of living prophets."
This attitude towards prior Mormon prophets seems common among Latter-day Saints. Do the words of former prophets go bad? Can we still look to them for instruction? Elder Haynie's conference talk seems to indicate that we cannot!
When Christians see statements like this, we're often baffled! Claims like Elder Haynie's are stunning because Christians have an incredibly high view of prophets. The questions is, should Mormons *also* hold this high view of their own prophets and apostles?
In this video, Christian Evangelist Aaron Shafovaloff (@AaronShafovaloff1) explains why this view of prophets should be problematic for Latter-day Saints, and how the Bible holds a higher standard for prophets.
RELATED VIDEOS:
Response to Elder Holland's Conference Talk on the cross: youtu.be/s5MZD8hfUyU
Conversation with a Mormon Bishop: youtu.be/s1wKs5NVZ00
The Bereans: Evaluating Truth Claims: youtu.be/zgfH27zbAC8
LDS Prophets and Plausible Deniability in the LDS Church: youtu.be/2E_F8IsMx2g
3 Reasons we DON'T need modern prophets: youtu.be/-oFaICQARRY
Testing the Prophets: youtu.be/X4ImcAcnpPo
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Be sure to subscribe: youtube.com/GodLovesMormons?sub_confirmation=1
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#lds #generalconference #GodLovesMormons #christian #mormon #churchofjesuschrist #theology #apologetics #bible #biblestudy #generalconference2023 #conference
