Brigham Young teaches that, for a doctrine to be binding, the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve must be in unanimous agreement.

Date
1862
Type
Speech / Court Transcript
Source
Brigham Young
LDS
Hearsay
Scribed Verbatim
Reference

Brigham Young, "Priesthood," Journal of Discourses, 26 vols. (Liverpool: George Q. Cannon, 1862), 9:91-92

Scribe/Publisher
George D. Watt
People
Brigham Young
Audience
Latter-day Saints, Reading Public
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Transcription

In trying all matters of doctrine, to make a decision valid, it is necessary to obtain a unanimous voice, faith, and decision. In the capacity of a Quorum, the three first presidents must be one in their voice—the Twelve Apostles must be unanimous in their voice, to obtain a righteous decision upon any matter that may come before them, as you may read in the Doctrine and Covenants. The Seventies may decide upon the same principle. Whenever you see these Quorums unanimous in their declaration, you may set it down as true. Let the Elders get together, being faithful and true; and when they agree upon any point, you may know that it is true.

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