What is special about the US Constitution?

The United States Constitution is special because it is an inspired document. The men who wrote it did so under the inspiration and influence of God. It has been approved by Him in the scriptures. It is based on the wisdom of God and not of men.

The Constitution is special because its creation was part of the Almighty’s long term plans for the restoration of the gospel. It created a nation with the necessary religious freedoms to allow the gospel to be restored and the Church to be established and to grow. It created a nation that could serve as the base for the Church’s operations in this last dispensation.

The Constitution is special because it created a model of government to be copied by other nations. This is in fulfillment of the prophecy that “out of Zion shall go forth the law”. Most nations with written constitutions have used the US Constitution as a model. As other nations adopt similar constitutions they too may enjoy the same blessings as those living under the Constitution.

The Constitution is special because the men who created the Constitution were good and wise men chosen by God. God prepared them for the purpose of writing the Constitution and establishing our nation. Wilford Woodruff said they “were the best spirits the God of heaven could find on the face of the earth”. The Founders acknowledged that they were inspired by Him. They acknowledged that they received His help.

In short, the Constitution is special because it came from God and is a part of His plan for this earth.

Published October 10, 2016