Principles for Christian Leaders

Counsel for a president

The Lord Jesus says to the president of the General Conference, “My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9). Warn the cities. Time is precious. Repent and be converted. Repent, and redeem the time. Let everything be done that can be done to atone for your past neglect. PCL 111.2

When the president of our conference is thoroughly converted, the message he will give will be after the similitude of the divine. He will speak as a man understanding the solemn responsibility of declaring the whole counsel of God to the churches over which the Holy Ghost hath made him overseer. He is to see that the flock of God have the truth impressed on their souls. PCL 111.3

Elder Daniells, let your heart and mind be wholly consecrated to do the will of God, and labor for a similar work to take place in your family. Take up the long-neglected work in the cities. Plead with God most earnestly to set your mind to running in right channels. The Lord has not laid upon you nor upon any one else in Washington the work that some have fancied ought to be done.—Letter 70, 1910 (August 11) PCL 111.4