TrendZion

Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.

1. 1856·Brigham Young·Prophet
   You are losing the spirit of the Gospel, is there any cause for it? No, only that which there is in the world. You have the weakness of human nature to contend with, and you suffer that weakness to decoy you away from the truth, to the side of the adversary; but now it is time to awake, before the time of burning.
   The People of God Disciplined by Trials—Atonement by the Shedding of Blood—Our Heavenly Father—A Privilege Given to all the Married Sisters in Utah — jodcopy citation
2. 1977·Marvin J. Ashton·Apostle
   Next, I challenge every Latter-day Saint to come to a knowledge and an understanding of the scriptures. These sacred books are our bulwark of defense against a cunning adversary. Each person should own and use his personal copies of the scriptures. Take them to meetings and classes. Read them in leisure moments. Develop a careful plan of study and meditation. Take them on trips as well.
   Rated A — cojccopy citation
3. 1992·Dallin H. Oaks·Apostle
   Our missionaries also seem weak and defenseless, powerless against the armaments of the adversary and those who serve him. But the Lord has promised them that he “will be their shield” ( D&C 35:14 ), and that promise is fulfilled every day in many places around the world.
   Bible Stories and Personal Protection — cojccopy citation
4. 2001·Gordon B. Hinckley·Prophet
   From the day of Cain to the present, the adversary has been the great mastermind of the terrible conflicts that have brought so much suffering.
   The Times in Which We Live — cojccopy citation
5. 2006·Boyd K. Packer·Apostle
   Some are led by curiosity into temptation, then into experimentation, and some become trapped in addiction. They lose hope. The adversary harvests his crop and binds them down.
   “I Will Remember Your Sins No More” — cojccopy citation
6. 2012·Henry B. Eyring·Apostle
   She said quietly, “It was the hardest thing I have ever done, but I just knew I had to do it. So I did.” Her faith that the Savior would forgive her if she forgave others prepared her with a feeling of peace and hope as she faced death just months after she had forgiven her unrepentant adversary.
   Mountains to Climb — cojccopy citation