In times of disciplinary councils, the three brethren
of the bishopric, or the three brethren of the stake
presidency, or the three brethren of the Presidency of
the Church sit together, discuss matters together, and
pray together in the process of reaching a decision.
I wish to assure you, my brethren, that I think there
is never a judgment rendered until after
prayer has been had.
Action against a member is too serious a matter to result
from the judgment of men alone, and
particularly of one man alone.
There must be the guidance of the Spirit, earnestly sought
for and then followed, if there is to be justice.