Principle #6: Accuracy
Uses scripture and prophetic teachings within appropriate context/aligns with intent of author, etc.
11 Wherefore, the prophets, and the priests, and the teachers, did labor diligently, exhorting with all long-suffering the people to diligence; teaching the law of Moses, and the intent for which it was given; persuading them to look forward unto the Messiah, and believe in him to come as though he already was. And after this manner did they teach them.
12 And it came to pass that by so doing they kept them from being destroyed upon the face of the land; for they did prick their hearts with the word, continually stirring them up unto repentance.
Doctrinally accurate
Factually accurate—ie. Dates, people, places, etc.
Original, reliable, complete, faith-promoting sources
Avoids personal interpretation/speculation/proof texting
Avoids shortcut phrases/worldly vernacular that can easily misrepresent (Examples of “Free Agency” and “Unconditional Love”)
George Q. Cannon - "If the breach is daily widening between ourselves and the world, we may be assured that our progress is certain, however slow. On the opposite hand, if our feelings and affections, our appetites and desires, are in unison with the world around us and freely fraternize with them, we should do well to examine ourselves." (Millennial Star, Oct. 5, 1861. Vol. 23, p. 645-646)