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To Latter-day Saints, revelation from God comes through two different but related lines of communication. These are what Elder Dallin H. Oaks called “the personal line and the priesthood line.” Each is essential in coming to know the mind and will of God. Personal revelation is, as Elder Oaks taught, “an essential feature of [God’s] marvelous gospel plan which allows each one of His children to receive a personal witness of its truth …The personal line is of paramount importance in personal decisions and in the governance of the family.” Personal revelation can guide us in our unique circumstances and responsibilities … Likewise, only the president of the Church, as God’s sole mouthpiece and revelator on earth, has the right and authority to receive revelation and declare God’s mind and will for the entire Church, even the whole world. This is what Elder Oaks referred to as the “priesthood line.” Additionally, no true revelation for others or for ourselves under our stewardship will be contrary to the teachings of scripture, established doctrines of the Church, or counsel and teachings of living prophets.— LDS Beliefs
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