Incorrect teachings and doctrine

[Traveler]

Just wondering - who's calling is it (who holds the keys) to correct false teachings and doctrine? Is there scripture reference?

The Traveler

[skippy740]

I believe that it is whomever is presiding at whatever meeting you are in.

If it's in Sacrament meeting: The Bishop
Sunday School: The instructor / Sunday School President
Priesthood: Quorum President
Relief Society: RS President
Stake meetings: Stake Presidency

Don't know of any scripture reference other than it is all of our duty to watch over the Church.

[Loudmouth_Mormon]

It's my job to talk about it with my kids when they hear it. And to discuss things with my wife. Stewardship is pretty clear there.

[Outshined]

Some years back an older gentleman was assigned a Sacrament talk at our ward; to this day I'm not sure what his topic was SUPPOSED to be.
He chose to go on a rant about the government taking over and making everyone get a chip in their arm, locking families in prison camps, and so forth. As he was getting to the part about dragging people out of their homes and chopping their heads off in the street, the Bishop quietly stood and put his hand on the brother's shoulder and said, "That's enough." It was a bizarre; kids were crying, people were murmuring, what a mess.

[Loudmouth_Mormon]

I've had several opportunities to have clarifying discussions with my kids in the last 3 testimony meetings. We had one of our youth commit suicide, and for the last three months, the dad has gotten up to air his family's dirty laundry, call out members who have offended him, and give us lessons about what the scriptures have to say about things.

We've covenanted to bear one another's burdens that they might be light. This poor guy certainly has burdens. I get the impression that we are helping bear them by patiently enduring his 'testimonies' and just quietly helping our children understand the truth.

[PaPa]

Originally Posted by Traveler

Just wondering - who's calling is it (who holds the keys) to correct false teachings and doctrine? Is there scripture reference?

The Traveler

All High Priests...it is supposed to be out primary fuction to watch over the Ward "spiritually". Without a doubt the Bishop...in D&C "teachers" the "office" is told to do so in D&C 20, if fact all Priesthood offices are given responsibility per office in D&C 20.

[tubaloth]

Originally Posted by Traveler

Just wondering - who's calling is it (who holds the keys) to correct false teachings and doctrine? Is there scripture reference?

The Traveler

The Spirit

[NightSG]

Originally Posted by Traveler

Just wondering - who's calling is it (who holds the keys) to correct false teachings and doctrine? Is there scripture reference?

It's like everything else; the first one to complain about it gets the calling. Congratulations

[john doe]

Originally Posted by PaPa

All High Priests...it is supposed to be out primary fuction to watch over the Ward "spiritually". Without a doubt the Bishop...in D&C "teachers" the "office" is told to do so in D&C 20, if fact all Priesthood offices are given responsibility per office in D&C 20.

And since all Priests and Melchizedek Priesthood holders also hold Teacher duties, they are responsible too.

[missionary0204]

Originally Posted by Outshined

Some years back an older gentleman was assigned a Sacrament talk at our ward; to this day I'm not sure what his topic was SUPPOSED to be.
He chose to go on a rant about the government taking over and making everyone get a chip in their arm, locking families in prison camps, and so forth. As he was getting to the part about dragging people out of their homes and chopping their heads off in the street, the Bishop quietly stood and put his hand on the brother's shoulder and said, "That's enough." It was a bizarre; kids were crying, people were murmuring, what a mess.

I am surprised that the Bishop let it go that far.

We had a mother speak during stake conference a few years ago about mothers staying home and raising the kids instead of working. After she finished her talk, the 1st councelor in the stake presidency stood up and corrected the teaching from the pulpit by explaining to the congregation that her instruction was not accurate and mothers were not required to stay home and raise the children. The mother broke down sobbing on the stand and remember feeling so embarrassed for her. I can only imagine how you must have felt during that talk. I am still confused as to why not even a member interviened. I think I am just to bold.