TrendZion

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

1. 1828·Joseph Smith·Apostle
   4 Retaining all power, even to the destroying of satan and his works at the end of the world, and the last great day of judgment, which I shall pass upon the inhabitants thereof, judging every man according to his works, and the deeds which he hath done.
   Revelation, circa Summer 1829 [D&C 19] — jspcopy citation
2. 1860·Orson Hyde·Apostle
   If we should be tempted, then let us go to work in faith, nothing doubting, and ask God our Heavenly Father to pour the spirit of wisdom, soundness of judgment, integrity, and righteousness upon us.
   Blessings of the Saints—Apostacy, &c. — jodcopy citation
3. 1899·James E. Talmage·Apostle
   house at which they applied for hospitality. True, if the people rejected them and their message, retribution was to follow; but this visitation of cursing was to be reserved as a Divine prerogative for the judgment day. In His Parable of the Tares, Christ taught the same lesson of forbearance ; the hasty servants wanted to pluck out the weeds straight- way, but they were forbidden lest they root up the wheat also; and were assured of the harvest when a separation would be effected.'^
   The Articles of Faith — apostle_bookcopy citation
4. 1972·N. Eldon Tanner·Apostle
   Let me give you another example or two of what I would call unrighteous judgment. First, a bishop who needs additional officers sees a member of his ward who, though not active, seems to have ability, but he says to himself, “Oh, he wouldn’t be interested. He wouldn’t want to accept a position.” So he does not approach him, and the man remains inactive for years.
   “Judge Not, That Ye Be Not Judged” — cojccopy citation
5. 1973·Harold B. Lee·Prophet
   I bear you my solemn witness, my beloved brethren, that these things that have been spoken tonight have been spoken under the inspiration of the Lord, and we give it to you for your pondering, for your prayerful consideration, suspending judgment, and not raising your voices in criticism, but carrying on the youth organizations as they now exist until these brethren have given you the full details of just what lies ahead; then you can begin to see the merits of what it is all about.
   Follow the Leadership of the Church — cojccopy citation
6. 1980·LeGrand Richards·Apostle
   If the everlasting gospel had been upon the earth, there would have been no need for John to see a restoration brought back by an angel. This is the restitution of all things that Peter had in mind when he said that the heavens were to receive the Christ “until the restitution of all things … spoken by the mouths of all the holy prophets since the world began.” And then the angel showed him an angel bringing the everlasting gospel to be preached to every nation, “saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come” ( Rev. 14:7 ).
   The Scriptures Speak — cojccopy citation