TrendZion

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

1. 1856·Brigham Young·Prophet
   If you feel evil, keep it to yourselves until you overcome that evil principle. This is what I call resisting the devil, and he flees from me. I strive to not speak evil, to not feel evil, and if I do, to keep it to myself until it is gone from me, and not let it pass my lips.
   The Powers of the Priesthood not Generally Understood—The Necessity of Living by Revelation—The Abuse of Blessings — jodcopy citation
2. 1861·Heber C. Kimball·Apostle
   One of the most grievous things we have to endure is the evil practices of some who profess to be Saints; but I feel to rejoice that these are only the few. Brethren, I rejoice in spirit and in speaking to you this day. Although I am feeble in body, I am buoyant and strong in spirit, and I feel that I am going to live a great many years yet. But if I am called to pass behind the vail, all will be right with me. If we are faithful and humble, the Lord will bring us off conquerors.
   Living Our Religion—Obedience to Counsel — jodcopy citation
3. 1919·Joseph F. Smith·Prophet
   GOSPEL BLESSING OBTAINED BY LABOR. We can never attain to the blessings of the gospel by merely becoming acquainted with it and then sitting down and doing nothing ourselves to stem the current of evil that is preying upon us and upon the world.--_Apr. C. R.,_ 1900, p. 40.
   Gospel Doctrine — apostle_bookcopy citation
4. 1921·Orson F. Whitney·Apostle
   The Promised Signs.--Thus we see that certain miraculous "signs" were promised to "them that believe." But these signs were intended to comfort the Saints, not to encourage the sign-seeker; and they were to "follow," not precede, belief. It is not the sign, but the seeking, that the Lord deprecates, the motive being evil. [7]
   Saturday Night Thoughts — apostle_bookcopy citation
5. 1978·Gordon B. Hinckley·Apostle
   Brigham Young once said: “A child loves the smiles of its mother, but hates her frowns. I tell the mothers not to allow the children to indulge in evils, but at the same time to treat them with mildness.” ( Discourses of Brigham Young, sel. John A. Widtsoe, 2nd ed., Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1926, p. 323.)
   “Behold Your Little Ones” — cojccopy citation
6. 1985·Bruce R. McConkie·Apostle
   Then the cross was raised that all might see and gape and curse and deride. This they did, with evil venom, for three hours from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
   The Purifying Power of Gethsemane — cojccopy citation