D&C 92

Section 92 is only 2 verses but there are some valuable insights here. The IM gives background information saying, “In the revelation given on April 26^th, 17832 (section 82), the Lord instructed the Prophet Joseph, Oliver Cowdery, Martin Harris, Sidney Rigdon, Newel K. Whitney, and a few others (v.11) to unite their temporal interests under the rule of the Order of Enoch. In this Revelation the brethren in that organization are commanded to receive, as a member, Frederick G. Williams, whom the Lord had declared to be the equal of Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon in holding the keys of the kingdom.”

92:1-2 - In verse 1 the Lord commands “concerning my servant Frederick G. Williams, that ye shall receive him into the order. What I say unto one I say unto all.” The Lord references this “what I say unto one I say unto all” more from here on out, and it’s an interesting principle. I love the priesthood sessions of conference but I always felt a little guilty listening to them when they come out on the website, but I had a friend quote me this and say that it was ok for me to listen to them because what the Lord says ‘unto one (he) says unto all.” The IM gives a little bit of background on the law of consecration and the Unite Order saying, “the law of consecration is the law whereby individuals consecrate their time, talents, and possessions to the Lord. The united order was an organization set up to implement the law of consecration. Elder Bruce R. McConkie explained the difference: ‘In order to live the law of consecration, the early saints in this dispensation set up the United Order as the legal organization to receive consecrations, convey stewardships back to donors, and to regulate the storehouse containing surplus properties.” The Lord continues by commanding Frederick G. Williams to be “a lively member in this order; and inasmuch as you are faithful in keeping all former commandments you shall be blessed forever.” The IM comments “verse 1 of this revelation commands the members of the united order to receive Frederick G. Williams as a member. Verse 2 admonishes William to be ‘a lively member in this order.’ A lively member of a group in one who works diligently to advance goals and principles of the group. A major purpose of the order of Enoch was to help the Church become ‘independent above all other creatures beneath the celestial world.’” While we are all supposed to be “lively members” it’s possible that this was specified to President Williams because he’s in a leadership position and people will be watching him for the enthusiasm and example. Maybe a lesson for us in our callings, we should be a “lively member” of the primary, or the nursery, or the Sunday school board, etc.