TrendZion

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

1. 1856·Heber C. Kimball·Apostle
   Take the counsel that you have heard to-day and last Sunday. Stop your lawing one with another, your quarrelling one with another, and let all cease to do evil, and then will not the angels rejoice? Well, God have mercy upon you all and save you from your follies, that you may be His in time, and His in eternity, which is the prayer of your unworthy servant, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
   Elders Called to go on Missions, etc. — jodcopy citation
2. 1915·John A. Widtsoe·Apostle
   Temple Authority. Perhaps the most glorious ordinances of the temple are those that seal hus- band and wife and children to each other for time and all eternity. According to the Gospel, the mar- riage relation does not necessarily cease with death. On the contrary, since sex is eternal, the sex rela- tion mav continue to the end of time. Such a union
   Rational Theology — apostle_bookcopy citation
3. 1975·N. Eldon Tanner·Apostle
   There is no doubt in my mind that everyone within the sound of my voice would like more than anything else to prepare himself for eternal life and exaltation and to know that the Lord is pleased with his actions. However, there are many who do not keep this in mind, and some who are not prepared to put forth the effort to live worthy of these blessings. With this in mind I should like to say a few words about self-discipline, self-control, or self-mastery which is so important to all of us if we are to accomplish what we set out to do and enjoy the blessings which we desire so much.
   Success Is Gauged by Self-Mastery — cojccopy citation
4. 1977·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
   “[And you will] learn that he who doeth the works of righteousness shall receive his reward, even peace in this world, and eternal life in the world to come.” ( D&C 59:5–7, 15–16, 23 .)
   A Silver Lining — cojccopy citation
5. 1983·Ezra Taft Benson·Apostle
   Lamoni’s father was a king who had bitter enmity toward the Nephites. A great missionary by the name of Aaron—one of the sons of Mosiah—had come to the Lamanite nation to bring them the gospel. He proceeded to the king’s home and subsequently engaged him in a gospel discussion about the purpose of life. Once the king became receptive to his message, Aaron taught him about Christ, the plan of salvation, and the possibility of eternal life.
   What Manner of Men Ought We to Be? — cojccopy citation
6. 1992·David B. Haight·Apostle
   “Your endowment is, to receive all those ordinances in the House of the Lord, which are necessary for you, after you have departed this life, to enable you to walk back to the presence of the Father, passing the angels who stand as sentinels, … and gain your eternal exaltation in spite of earth and hell” (in Journal of Discourses, 2:31).
   Come to the House of the Lord — cojccopy citation