President Spencer W. Kimball taught:
"As yet there was no evidence of rain and flood. His people mocked and called him a fool. His preaching fell on deaf ears. His warnings were considered irrational. There was no precedent; never had it been known that a deluge (or flood) could cover the earth. How foolish to build an ark on dry ground with the sun shining and life moving forward as usual!" (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball 2006, 140-141)
