TrendZion

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

1. 1857·Charles C. Rich·Apostle
   For instance, when we heard the sound of the Gospel, it proposed to us that we should have the same Spirit that was poured out upon the ancient Saints—upon Christ's disciples. This was the doctrine that his servants declared to us. When we received their testimony, we went forward and were baptised for the remission of sins; and what followed? I will tell you what followed: we were enabled to bear testimony that we had received the truth, and we obtained thereby a knowledge that our Father in heaven lived—that his son Jesus Christ had been crucified for the sins of the world.
   Sufficiency of the Gospel—Obedience to Truth—Union—Good Spirit Among the Saints—The Lord Will Deliver His People — jodcopy citation
2. 1973·Spencer W. Kimball·Apostle
   “And seeing the multitudes he went up into a mountain … his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
   The Rewards, the Blessings, the Promises — cojccopy citation
3. 1979·Robert D. Hales·Apostle
   Jesus Christ’s ascension into heaven before the eyes of his disciples was accompanied by the promise that in like manner he would come again (see Acts 1:9–11 ; Mark 16:19–20 ; Luke 24:51–53 ). The second coming of Jesus Christ is nigh at hand, as the signs of the Second Coming are being fulfilled this very day.
   “What Think Ye of Christ?” “Whom Say Ye That I Am?” — cojccopy citation
4. 1991·Thomas S. Monson·Apostle
   “And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.
   Never Alone — cojccopy citation
5. 2001·Neal A. Maxwell·Apostle
   It may be too late to fix some communities, but not to help those individuals and families willing to fix themselves. It is not too late, either, for some to become pioneer disciples in their families and locations, or for individuals to become local peacemakers in a world from which peace has been taken (see D&C 1:35 ). If still others experience a shortage of exemplars, they can become such.
   “Plow in Hope” — cojccopy citation
6. 2009·D. Todd Christofferson·Apostle
   By “moral discipline,” I mean self-discipline based on moral standards. Moral discipline is the consistent exercise of agency to choose the right because it is right, even when it is hard. It rejects the self-absorbed life in favor of developing character worthy of respect and true greatness through Christlike service (see Mark 10:42–45 ). The root of the word discipline is shared by the word disciple, suggesting to the mind the fact that conformity to the example and teachings of Jesus Christ is the ideal discipline that, coupled with His grace, forms a virtuous and morally excellent person.
   Moral Discipline — cojccopy citation