Doctrine and Covenants 71 – Facing Critics
This former member of the Church publicly criticized Joseph Smith in Ohio in 1831.
Who is Ezra Booth?
According to James 1:19, we should be slow to this when responding to critics.
What is wrath (anger)?
This man was called to be a bishop in section 72.
Who is Newel K. Whitney?
Section 73 instructed Joseph and Sidney to resume this work after their mission.
What is the translation of the Bible (JST)?
Jesus responded to the Pharisees’ trick questions in this wise and calm way. (Matthew 22)
What is by asking questions back and teaching truth?
In response to criticism, the Lord told Joseph and Sidney to do this with the gospel.
What is proclaim it?
One suggested way to correct falsehoods is to begin by expressing this.
What is respect for the other person’s views?
According to verse 5, members were asked to do this with their stewardships.
What is render an account to the bishop?
Section 75 was directed to people who had volunteered to do this.
What is preach the gospel?
This verse teaches that “all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.”
What is 2 Timothy 3:12?
According to verse 9, this will not prosper against the Lord’s work.
What is any weapon formed against it?
This apostle taught that we must love others and live with differences.
Who is Elder Dallin H. Oaks?
In the early Church, the bishop oversaw this economic principle involving property.
What is consecration?
In D&C 75:3, the Lord commands missionaries not to be idle but to do this.
What is labor with your might?
According to John 10:37–38, Jesus told His critics to believe Him because of these.
What are His works (miracles)?
Joseph and Sidney were told to do this rather than engage in arguments with critics.
What is confound them with truth by the Spirit?
Ephesians 4:31–32 encourages us to put away bitterness and instead be this.
What is kind and forgiving?
Today, the Lord’s storehouse includes donations and this.
What is service and talents of members?
In verse 11 of section 75, the Lord promises to do this for faithful missionaries.
What is be with them and go before them?
This chapter in Matthew gives counsel for addressing personal offenses.
What is Matthew 18?
This book provides historical background on Ezra Booth’s apostasy.
What is Revelations in Context?
In addition to declaring truth, believers can also do this to help others who have questions.
What is share personal testimony or invite them to learn more?
This modern apostle taught about bishops as “shepherds over the Lord’s flock.”
Who is Elder Quentin L. Cook?
According to section 73, missionary work should be part of life in this kind of way.
What is practicable or realistic (part of regular life)?
Elder Jörg Klebingat taught that true discipleship in the latter days must be this.
What is valiant?