More than ever before, we need to learn and apply the principles of economic self-reliance. We do not know when the crisis involving sickness or enemployment may effect our own circumstances. We do know that the Lord has decreed global calamities for the future and has warned and forewarned us to be prepared. For this reason the Brethren have repeatedly stressed a 'back to basics' program for temporal and spiritual welfare. President Ezra Taft Benson
