TrendZion

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

1. 1854·Heber C. Kimball·Apostle
   Take a righteous course, brethren, and build up the kingdom of God, and all will be well with you continually, and all things will work together for your good. I have not language to explain things any plainer than I do. They are plain enough to me; and if you understand them as I do, they will do you good, and build you up, and nourish you, and strengthen you, and give you grace and patience and humility.
   Discernment—Importance and Necessity of Being Tested—Honesty of Conduct—Faithfulness—Discipline, Etc. — jodcopy citation
2. 1863·Brigham Young·Apostle
   Are we going to live our religion—to be the servants and handmaids of the Almighty? Are we going to continue in the faith, and try to grow in grace and in the knowledge of the truth? If we are, the prophesies will be fulfilled on us. We shall have the privilege of seeing the blest, and will be blest.
   The Intended Trip North—the Causes of the Scarcity of Breadstuff—the Sufferings of the Ungodly in the United States—the Popularity of the Gospel Undesirable — jodcopy citation
3. 1976·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
   The truth is that we are saved by grace only after all we ourselves can do. (See 2 Ne. 25:23 .) There will be no government dole which can get us through the pearly gates. Nor will anybody go into the celestial kingdom who wants to go there on the works of someone else. Every man must go through on his own merits. We might just as well learn this here and now.
   “In Mine Own Way” — cojccopy citation
4. 1988·Dallin H. Oaks·Apostle
   I witness with the prophet Lehi that “there is no flesh that can dwell in the presence of God, save it be through the merits, and mercy, and grace of the Holy Messiah.” ( 2 Ne. 2:8 .)
   “What Think Ye of Christ?” — cojccopy citation
5. 1998·Dallin H. Oaks·Apostle
   Many Bible verses declare that Jesus came to take away the sins of the world (e.g., John 1:29 ; Matt. 26:28 ). The New Testament frequently refers to the grace of God and to salvation by grace (e.g., John 1:17 ; Acts 15:11 ; Eph. 2:8 ). But it also has many specific commandments on personal behavior and many references to the importance of works (e.g., Matt. 5:16 ; Eph. 2:10 ; James 2:14–17 ). In addition, the Savior taught that we must endure to the end in order to be saved (see Matt. 10:22 ; Mark 13:13 ).
   Have You Been Saved? — cojccopy citation
6. 2003·Thomas S. Monson·Apostle
   Finally, at the beginning of January 2002, I scheduled a stake conference visit to Whittier, California, where the Biggers live. I telephoned my friend Bob, now 80 years old, and arranged for Frances and me to meet him and Grace, that we might reminisce concerning former days.
   In Search of Treasure — cojccopy citation