TrendZion

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

1. 1857·Orson Hyde·Apostle
   Man is composed of matter and spirit; and the Spirit of God operates upon and tempers man's organization according to his faith and good works. Some are tempered very highly. Such not only carry a keen edge, but are susceptible of a high polish. Others are of low temper, because of a low, dull, and sluggish disposition and character, which they have indulged, and consequently formed. They are not a very smooth or sweet cutting tool. They have not sought to cultivate their temperament by seeking and courting the Spirit of God as they should.
   The Way to Eternal Life—Practical Religion—All are not Saints who Profess to be—Prison—House of Disobedient Spirits — jodcopy citation
2. 1860·Heber C. Kimball·Apostle
   Let us spend time in doing right, and we shall receive in the Lord's time right for right, grace for grace. If we do not associate with the wicked world any more than is unavoidably necessary for the time being, do you think they will have anything in common with us in eternity, or we with them? No. This is all I have to say now about time and eternity.
   Oneness of the Priesthood—Independence of Zion—Time and Eternity—Evil Habits and Practices, &c. — jodcopy citation
3. 1919·Joseph F. Smith·Prophet
   WHERE THE GOSPEL SPIRIT LEADS. The spirit of the gospel leads men to righteousness; to love their fellowmen and to labor for their salvation and exaltation; it inspires them to do good and not evil, to avoid even the appearance of sin, much more to avoid sin itself. This is indeed the spirit of the gospel, which is the spirit of this latter-day work, and also the spirit that possesses those who have embraced it; and the aim and purpose of this work is the salvation, the exaltation, and the eternal happiness of man, both in this life and in the life to come.--_Apr. C. R,_ 1909, p. 4.
   Gospel Doctrine — apostle_bookcopy citation
4. 1981·Bruce R. McConkie·Apostle
   If our house is built upon a rock with the brick and mortar of good works, it will withstand the storms and perils of life and preserve us for an eternal inheritance hereafter. If it is built upon the sands of evil with the rusty nails and rotting timber of carnal things, it will be destroyed when the rains and the winds and the floods beat upon it.
   “Upon This Rock” — cojccopy citation
5. 1987·L. Tom Perry·Apostle
   “And after ye have obtained a hope in Christ ye shall obtain riches, if ye seek them; and ye will seek them for the intent to do good—to clothe the naked, and to feed the hungry, and to liberate the captive, and administer relief to the sick and the afflicted” ( Jacob 2:18–19 ).
   “United in Building the Kingdom of God” — cojccopy citation
6. 1993·Thomas S. Monson·Apostle
   On another occasion, the Lord taught, “He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me.” The scriptures are filled with the importance of love and its relevance in our lives. The Book of Mormon teaches that charity is the pure love of Christ. The Master Himself provided an ideal pattern for us to follow. Of Him it was said that He “went about doing good, … for God was with him.”
   Gifts — cojccopy citation