D&C 136, Articles of Faith 5-6

40 Have I not delivered you from your enemies, only in that I have left a witness of my name?
41 Now, therefore, hearken, O ye people of my church; and ye elders listen together; you have received my kingdom.
42 Be diligent in keeping all my commandments, lest judgments come upon you, and your faith fail you, and your enemies triumph over you. So no more at present. Amen and Amen.

I had another mini-crisis tonight and it was interesting that these verses came up. I highlighted the parts that I needed to read. I have been working on doing what was promised to me would increase my faith and it has many times. There is just one area I am having issues with and I need to have more faith there. There is no reason not to. I guess my enemies are really working that sore spot. I recognize it now though so that's good.


5 We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.
6 We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.

I guess I just never read these and it's good to know. These verses don't speak to me the way the other ones did, but these are good things to be aware of and know.