TrendZion

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

1. 1859·Brigham Young·Prophet
   The wine answers to the blood of Christ, and the bread to his body: His blood was poured out as we pour out wine, and his body was broken as we break bread, to redeem a fallen world and all things pertaining to it, so far as the curse had fallen.
   Want of Governing Capacities Among Men Elements of Sacrament—Apostacy, etc. — jodcopy citation
2. 1859·Daniel H. Wells·Apostle
   Let us not forget these important items, but have our minds stirred up to them, and be careful as to what kind of influences we surround our families with. Let the mother be careful what kind of company she lets her daughter keep. This is the way to preserve their own hearts from bitter sorrow, and their daughters from degradation and death. How far will the father of that young man be held responsible, whose pernicious practices have led him to drunkenness?
   Devotedness to “Mormonism”—Responsibility — jodcopy citation
3. 1971·Ezra Taft Benson·Apostle
   Using life as a laboratory, we can observe and study the lives of others as we might through a microscope. Observe that the man of God is a happy man. The hedonist, who proclaims “Do your thing,” who lives for sinful, so-called pleasure, is never happy. Behind his mask of mock gaiety lurks the inevitable tragedy of eternal death. Haunted by its black shadow, he trades the useful, happy life for the bleak forgetfulness of drugs, alcohol, sex, and rock.
   Satan’s Thrust—Youth — cojccopy citation
4. 1975·Spencer W. Kimball·Prophet
   The Lord gave in a sacred revelation in 1833 what we have more recently learned through research: “Hot drinks are not for the body.” This is tea and coffee. “Tobacco is not for the body … and is not good for man. … Wine or strong drink … is not good, neither meet in the sight of your Father.” (See D&C 89:5–9 .)
   “Why Call Ye Me Lord, Lord, and Do Not the Things Which I Say?” — cojccopy citation
5. 1977·N. Eldon Tanner·Apostle
   Third, the Samaritan “bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine.” He provided medical attention and refreshed the sufferer’s thirst. This immediate relief may well have saved the man’s life.
   Latter-day Samaritans — cojccopy citation
6. 1983·David B. Haight·Apostle
   This is what every person who partakes of the sacrament is committed to do. Living God’s commandments obligates a person to a life of goodness—goodness to society and a genuine helpfulness to humanity, and excluding from one’s life hatred, enmity, immorality, selfishness, drunkenness, jealousy, and dishonesty.
   The Sacrament — cojccopy citation