TrendZion

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

1. 1856·Parley P. Pratt·Apostle
   In what manner was the Priesthood restored to this earth in our day? Angels ministered from heaven—men who had died holding the Priesthood of the Son of God, and revealed the Book of Mormon, and conferred the Priesthood upon our first Apostles, Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery. When they were baptised by the command of the angel, had received the Holy Ghost by the laying-on of hands, and been ordained according to the command, they continued to receive commandments, from time to time, to ordain other Apostles and other Elders.
   Reminiscences and Testimony of Parley P. Pratt — jodcopy citation
2. 1919·Joseph F. Smith·Prophet
   LEAVE RESULTS IN GOD'S HANDS. God will deal with them in his own time and in his own way, and we only need to do our duty, keep the faith ourselves, to work righteousness in the world ourselves, and leave the results in the hands of him who overruleth all things for the good of those who love him and keep his commandments.--_Apr. C. R.,_ 1905, p. 6.
   Gospel Doctrine — apostle_bookcopy citation
3. 1975·Ezra Taft Benson·Apostle
   “Wherefore, I shall give commandment unto my seed, that they shall not occupy these plates with things which are not of worth unto the children of men.” ( 1 Ne. 6:4–6 .)
   The Book of Mormon Is the Word of God — cojccopy citation
4. 1981·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
   Becoming a people which is collectively pure in heart is not an impossible dream or an idealistic goal. We know this because the Lord has commanded us to become such, and the Lord gives “no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them.” ( 1 Ne. 3:7 .)
   Living Welfare Principles — cojccopy citation
5. 1987·Russell M. Nelson·Apostle
   “No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father” ( John 10:17–18 ).
   Life after Life — cojccopy citation
6. 1990·M. Russell Ballard·Apostle
   Brethren, we need not fear the future if we will keep the Lord’s commandments and live to be his worthy servants. You can stay morally clean and prepare now for a happy future. May the Lord bless every one of you to so live I humbly pray in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
   Purity Precedes Power — cojccopy citation