TrendZion

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

1. 1915·John A. Widtsoe·Apostle
   Universal Matter Is Indestructible. Matter is eternal, tbat is, everlasting. Whether the various forms of matter may be converted one into the other, is not definitely known. Any such conver- sion would, however, leave the total quantity of mat- ter unchanged. God, the supreme Power, can not conceivably originate matter; he can only organ- ize matter. Neither can he destroy matter. God is the Master, who, because of his great knowledge, knows how to use the elements, already existing, for the building of whatever he may have in mind. The doctrine that God made the earth or man from
   Rational Theology — apostle_bookcopy citation
2. 1974·L. Tom Perry·Apostle
   Finally Peter understood: “when thou art converted”—a condition carries with it a responsibility to do something with that conversion, to feed the sheep of the Savior. The real value of our commitment through our conversion is when it is interpreted into action, when something results from that which has occurred from knowing the Lord.
   “When Thou Art Converted, Strengthen Thy Brethren” — cojccopy citation
3. 1984·M. Russell Ballard·Apostle
   A natural consequence of conversion is the continued remission of sin by living the gospel, which includes sharing the gospel with others. President Spencer W. Kimball declared, “The Lord has told us that our sins will be forgiven more readily as we bring souls unto Christ and remain steadfast in bearing testimony to the world, and surely every one of us is looking for additional help in being forgiven of our sins.” ( Ensign, Oct. 1977, p. 5.)
   Write Down a Date — cojccopy citation
4. 1988·Marvin J. Ashton·Apostle
   An honest heart will lead to a change of heart. Spiritually speaking, a change of heart is not only desirable, but essential for eternal life. The Book of Mormon describes the conversion experience, which all of us must have, as a “mighty change in us, or in our hearts, that we have no more disposition to do evil, but to do good continually.” ( Mosiah 5:2 .)
   The Measure of Our Hearts — cojccopy citation
5. 1999·James E. Faust·Apostle
   The account reveals that many of the poor among the Zoramites were converted and joined the righteous people of Ammon in the land of Jershon after Alma and his companions replanted the seed.
   Of Seeds and Soils — cojccopy citation
6. 2000·Dallin H. Oaks·Apostle
   We qualify for eternal life through a process of conversion. As used here, this word of many meanings signifies not just a convincing but a profound change of nature. Jesus used this meaning when He taught His chief Apostle the difference between a testimony and a conversion. Jesus asked His disciples, “Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?” ( Matt. 16:13 ). Next He asked, “But whom say ye that I am?
   The Challenge to Become — cojccopy citation