TrendZion

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

1. 1835·Joseph Smith·Prophet
   Verily thus Saith the Lord unto me, his servant Joseph Smith jun mine anger is kindled against my servant because of his iniquities his covetous and dishonest principles in himself and family and he doth not purge them away and set his house in order, therefore if he repent not chastisment awaiteth him even as it seemeth good in my sight therefore go and declare unto him these words [p. 16]
   Revelation, 1 November 1835 — jspcopy citation
2. 1971·Harold B. Lee·Apostle
   The apostle Paul also spoke of a time of peril when “men \[would\] be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
   The Iron Rod — cojccopy citation
3. 1973·L. Tom Perry·Apostle
   Our unconquered appetites and consuming drive for material possessions appear to be leading us on a course so often repeated in history. Greed, lust, and desire historically have only led mankind to waste, destruction, and suffering.
   Consider Your Ways — cojccopy citation
4. 1982·Mark E. Petersen·Apostle
   Lust and covetousness are completely destructive. Sex sin is deadly. Intoxication is vicious. Greed is of the devil. So is selfishness, as it leads to all forms of dishonesty. They contaminate and demoralize our very souls. They are completely opposite to the Christlike life.
   Believers and Doers — cojccopy citation
5. 1984·David B. Haight·Apostle
   Cable television and satellite transmissions, with their powerful capacity for good, are not only being used, but are also being abused. State and national laws necessary to govern their proper use are not yet established, and they are almost totally unregulated. Greedy men have been ready to exploit this vacuum in legal regulation without regard for the consequence to its victims.
   Personal Morality — cojccopy citation
6. 1991·Dallin H. Oaks·Apostle
   The consequences of wickedness are far-reaching. They continue from generation to generation. The pitiful victims of physical and sexual and emotional abuse are more susceptible to Satan’s manipulations. They are more likely to perpetuate these ugly transgressions within their own family relationships. Like highly contagious physical ailments, the spiritual diseases of lust and greed and corruption spread their evil effects, and Satan rejoices in the unhappiness and pain they cause in each succeeding generation.
   Joy and Mercy — cojccopy citation