TrendZion

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

1. 1972·Harold B. Lee·Prophet
   “We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.” ( A of F 1:12 .) Obedient to that declaration, even in times of national emergency, we yield obedience to civil authority.
   Teach the Gospel of Salvation — cojccopy citation
2. 1974·Spencer W. Kimball·Prophet
   Some have become casual about keeping up their year’s supply of commodities. We hope that there may be sufficient funds and commodities in the Church program to take care of the people for their emergency necessities, and we urge the people to do something constructive by way of reciprocating for that which they receive. We urge our bishops to be wise in their providing help, neither stingy nor overgenerous, and that the people who need the temporary assistance will be honest and fair and wise.
   God Will Not Be Mocked — cojccopy citation
3. 1977·Gordon B. Hinckley·Apostle
   The bishop reported that he had taken care of their emergency needs, and that he had counseled with them at length in an effort to restore the love and respect they once had known. He had reached the point where he felt he had done all he could to help them.
   Welfare Responsibilities of the Priesthood Quorums — cojccopy citation
4. 1981·Mark E. Petersen·Apostle
   There are many very good people who keep most of the Lord’s commandments with respect to the virtuous side of life, but who overlook His commandments in temporal things. They do not heed His warning to prepare for a possible future emergency, apparently feeling that in the midst of all this trouble “it won’t happen to us.” It is not always the other fellow’s problem. It is our problem also whenever there is economic trouble afloat.
   Blessings in Self-Reliance — cojccopy citation
5. 1986·Thomas S. Monson·Apostle
   Are we prepared for the emergencies of our lives? Are our skills perfected? Do we live providently? Do we have on hand our reserve supply? Are we obedient to the commandments of God? Are we responsive to the teachings of prophets? Are we prepared to give of our substance to the poor, the needy? Are we square with the Lord?
   A Provident Plan—A Precious Promise — cojccopy citation
6. 1994·Thomas S. Monson·Apostle
   Our own Church spearhead unit, carrying emergency welfare supplies, was on site with everything requested just five hours after being activated by the Area President.
   My Brother’s Keeper — cojccopy citation