How would Elder Laine Wilder explain the importance of the Word of God? A wise man once said, “Where the word of a king is, there is power.” Thus, saith the Lord! Not…“thus, saith tradition,” or “thus, saith religion,” or “thus, saith the government,” not “thus, saith education,” or “thus, saith experience,” or “thus, saith the heart.” These are idol-gods and defile the heart and must be destroyed. They usurp the rightful place of God’s Word in our life.