Applying the scriptures: Moses was very meek, above all men on earth
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Many who are called to leadership positions in the Church feel that they are inadequate because of inexperience, lack of ability, or meager learning and education
This observation was made at the October 1980 general conference by Elder James E. Faust, who was then a member of the Quorum of the Twelve and is now second counselor in the First Presidency.Elder Faust referred to one description of Moses: "Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth." (Num. 12:3)
Elder Faust said: "Years ago I recall President John Kelly, who was then presiding over the Fort Worth Texas Stake, called Brother Felix Velasquez to be the president of the Spanish branch. This good man worked, as I recall, as a car inspector on the railroad. When President Kelly called him to this service, he responded, `President, I cannot be the president of the Spanish branch. I cannot read.' President Kelly then promised him that if he would accept the calling and labor diligently to magnify it, he would be sustained and blessed. With the help of the Lord, this humble man, through his diligent efforts, became able to read. He served well as branch president. . . . "
Speaking in the priesthood session of conference, Elder Faust added, "We can learn, we can study, we can comprehend the basic things we need to know as members of God's holy priesthood. We can learn the giant truths and teach them with intelligence and understanding to those who come to learn. We can also lean upon the strengths of others whose talents are greater than our own. The priesthood quorum is designed to give opportunity for its members to contribute their talents to the building of a strong quorum."
