TrendZion

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

1. 1857·Heber C. Kimball·Apostle
   You have heard brother Brigham preach it here time and time again, and other men, that a scattering spirit was not the Spirit of God; and I know it is not. A spirit in a man's family that don't gather with him and act with him—is that the same kind of a spirit he possesses? No; it is the spirit of evil, and one that will lead a man or woman to death and destruction; and they cannot prosper who encourage it.
2. 1860·Wilford Woodruff·Apostle
   We who have gained experience see the darkness and abominations that are in the hearts of men; but our children, not being able to contrast the evil with the good, cannot see and realize the blessings they enjoy in being under the influence of teachers in Israel. I do not refer to their parents alone, but those who lead and govern in the midst of Israel.
3. 1936·Heber J. Grant·Prophet
   An important lesson exemplified, 62 — Christ's message a spiritual one, 62 — Comfort in distress through spiritual enrichment, 63 — Seek after the erring ones, 63 — Falsehood and deception from the Evil One, 63 — Laws of the land should be obeyed, 64 — Daily revelations not necessary, 64 — "Love thy neighbor," 65.
4. 1939·Joseph F. Merrill·Apostle
   Labor wants employment and, in recent times, very often on its own terms. And if these are not forthcoming, strikes, struggles and fighting with all their attendant evils frequently take place. The want of money for one or more of the many things that money will buy is almost universal. And this want is often so intense that it employs any means deemed necessary to reach its objective, however criminal and wicked they may be. The want of power seems to be a desire growing apace with more and more people, and the want of security is a feeling common to everyone.
5. 1963·Delbert L. Stapley·Apostle
   "For behold, the Spirit of Christ is given to every man, that he may know good from evil; wherefore, I show unto you the way to judge; for every thing which inviteth to do good, and to persuade to believe in Christ, is sent forth by the power and gift of Christ; wherefore ye may know with a perfect knowledge it is of God." (Moroni 7:15-16.)
6. 1970·N. Eldon Tanner·Apostle
   As great as our responsibility is through legislation or other means to prevent our young citizens from falling prey to those intent on their becoming victims of these evil habits, we cannot minimize our responsibility to help rehabilitate those who have succumbed. How can we call ourselves Christians and say we love our neighbor — who is