Essential Truths—Our Need to Act

The truths we gain because of Joseph Smith

1. God calls prophets to instruct, guide, warn, and lead us.
2. The nature of God

Always act when our living prophets speak.

The First Vision and the Prophet Joseph Smith brought forth additional knowledge and truth that are essential to our happiness in this life and our exaltation in the presence of God. I will mention three of the truths we gained and must act on because a young boy knelt in sincere prayer.

1. An essential truth we learn from the First Vision and the Prophet Joseph Smith is that God calls prophets, seers, and revelators to instruct, guide, warn, and lead us.
2. Another truth we learn because of the First Vision and the Prophet Joseph Smith is the true nature of God.
3. From the First Vision and the Prophet Joseph Smith, we received knowledge of the reality and sacred mission of the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the cornerstone of our religion.