Elder L. Tom Perry of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: “We have been instructed for years to follow at least four requirements in preparing for that which is to come. First, gain an adequate education. … Second, live strictly within your income and save something for a rainy day. … Third, avoid excessive debt. … Fourth, acquire and store a reserve of food and supplies that will sustain life” (“ ‘If Ye Are Prepared Ye Shall Not Fear,’ ” Ensign, Nov. 1995, 36).
The First Presidency: “Members can begin their home storage by storing the basic foods that would be required to keep them alive. …
“Some members do not have the money or space for such storage, and some are prohibited by law from storing a year’s supply of food. These members should store as much as their circumstances allow. Families who do not have the resources to acquire a year’s supply can begin their storage by obtaining supplies to last for a few months. Members should be prudent and not panic or go to extremes in this effort. Through careful planning, most Church members can, over time, establish both a financial reserve and a year’s supply of essentials” (First Presidency letter, 20 Jan. 2002).
President Marion G. Romney (1897–1988), First Counselor in the First Presidency: “It is my opinion that we Latter-day Saints, because of the knowledge we have received in the revelations, are better prepared to meet the difficulties of our times than are any other people. …
“ ‘For they that are wise and have received the truth, and have taken the Holy Spirit for their guide … shall not be hewn down and cast into the fire, but shall abide the day.’ [D&C 45:57]. …
D&C 6:34, 36: “Fear not, little flock; do good; let earth and hell combine against you, for if ye are built upon my rock, they cannot prevail. … Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.”
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