Joseph says members need to follow the WoW.

Date
Feb 4, 1834
Type
Manuscript
Source
Joseph Smith, Jr.
LDS
Hearsay
Scribed Paraphrase
Reference

Kirtland Council Minute Book, February 4, 1834, 40, The Joseph Smith Papers, accessed July 1, 2021

Scribe/Publisher
Orson Hyde
People
Joseph Smith, Jr.
Audience
N/A
Transcription

After the counsellors had spoken, the President proceeded to give a decision: “That no official member in this church is worthy to hold an office after haveing the words of wisdom properly taught to him, and he, the official member, neglecting to comply with, or obey them;[”] after which the counsellors voted according to the same.

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