Early on during his career, he had been described as a "rare blend of modern prophet and humorist," teaching through stories filled with humor and moral truth.

Precisely 200 years ago, Thomas Malthus, the first great modern prophet against progress, exploded human perfectibility as an impossible dream.

In addition, Mormons believe that Smith and his legitimate successors are modern prophets who receive revelation from God to guide the church.

However, the modern prophet is usually considered to be a more important source of revelation, because he receives contemporary (and, thus, more relevant) instructions from God.

As stated above, Mormons believe that the primary source and references for their belief come from the teachings of their modern prophets.

Although these expressions result in his own persecution, he emerges as a modern prophet with a combined political, cultural, and spiritual message.

"Crackpots, cults, and modern prophets" by George R. Knight.

Thus, Smith and his successors are considered modern prophets who receive revelation from God to guide the church.

To this day, modern prophets follow Young's example.

Disintegration of the family will bring "calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets."