Proclaim the truth

In this revelation, the Lord called upon Joseph Smith to “make a solemn proclamation of my gospel…to all the kings of the world, to the four corners thereof, to the honorable president-elect, and high-minded governors of the nation in which you live, and to all the nations of the earth scattered abroad” (verses 1-2). At the same time the Prophet was also commanded to build a place of lodging for strangers about which Joseph Smith said, “It is important that the Nauvoo House should be finished, that we may have a suitable place wherein to entertain the great ones of the earth, and teach them the truth” (History of the Church 5:137).

Many times missionaries find that those who are in humble circumstances are most receptive to the gospel, but this call to teach the gospel is specifically to people of prestige and influence. Why do you think the Lord would give this commandment?

I think that like stated in the question that the humble people are more willing to hear the gospel and be converted unto the Lord. That happens alot in the church and those people can be found many times by the members of a ward in the area. If those people are humble then with the start off missionaries or ward members it is easier to convert them to the truth. With those that are not humble or not looking to hear about another church. This proclamation was for the missionaries to search them out and work with them in teaching them the gospel. Since we need to eventually teach the whole world the gospel we need to equally teach or try to teach those who do not want to hear. Even if they are introduced at some point in their lives it is preparing them to possibly accept it later in life. But in order to accept the church it first must be introduced.

What other proclamations to the world have been issued? Why do you think it was necessary to issue them?

The Family Proclamation to the World is the main one that I can think off. That is one that is stressed a lot in our day. We have seen the trial of the definition of marriage which the Family Proclamation outlines perfectly for us. It also states the purposes and duty of mother and father and being parents.

What are the implications for Church members concerning their responsibility towards those who are not LDS?

It is our responsibility to teach everyone we come in contact with about what we know so they can share in our joy as well. I will admit that it is not always easy to talk to people about the gospel at least for me but I try to live my life as a great example of Christlike characteristics so through my actions, words, and deeds spread the gospel. I will work on getting better at actually starting conversations and answering more questions.