Are We An Obedient People?  Our Lives May Depend On It.  by Darla Isackson

On his website, Roger K. Young, author of As A Thief in the Night, recently posted an interesting collection of quotes, and later an article by David W. Schultz. I draw extensively from those two sources in the following article.

The Perils of Disobedience

Throughout the history of the world, those who disregarded the counsel of the prophets have suffered greatly, and many died. For instance, those who disregarded Noah's warning, those in Jerusalem who disregarded Lehi's warning, and those in Haun's Mill who disregarded Joseph's Smith's counsel to come into the main settlement and Far West.

Have any of us considered the possibility that disobedience to the counsel of the prophets to store at least one year's supply of necessities could result in just as dire consequences?

President Benson said, “Should the Lord decide at this time to cleanse the Church--and the need for that cleansing seems to be increasing--a famine in this land of one year's duration could wipe out a large percentage of slothful members, including some ward and stake officers. Yet we cannot say we have not been warned. (Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson, p.265, 266)

The rest of the article can be found at the following link:

http://www.meridianmagazine.com/lineuponline/050902people.html