TrendZion

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

1. 1855·Heber C. Kimball·Apostle
   Supposing we all realized this, do you not think that those who have the Priesthood, and take a course to pollute not only themselves, but their brethren, and their sisters, and degrade themselves, and steal, and lie, and take the name of God in vain, would repent speedily? How do you suppose the Lord looks upon them? Now reflect one moment; He looks upon them with less allowance than I do, and that in proportion to the light and knowledge which He has. And how do angels look upon them when they are sent forth to minister to those who ;will become heirs of salvation?
   Contentment—Home Manufactures—The Priesthood—Tithing—Gathering—Building up Zion—Purification — jodcopy citation
2. 1861·Ezra T. Benson·Apostle
   If we are led by the Spirit of the true and living God, we are always led aright, we are always happy—always cheerful, we rejoice evermore, and pray without ceasing. We need not fear in regard to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, for it is as true to-day as it was when we first heard it. We have more light, more faith, more knowledge, and consequently more power than we ever had before; and God has just as much right, and he is just as willing to reveal his will unto us as he was twenty years ago.
   Testimony and Religion of the Saints — jodcopy citation
3. 1873·Orson Pratt·Apostle
   Now I think I have set forth these glories and these different degrees of punishment, and the different classes of people that are to be judged according to the knowledge that they have here in this world. I have set these things forth as plainly as I am capable of doing in one short discou[r]se; and will bring my remarks to close in a few moments.
   Different Degrees of Reward and Punishment—Marriage for Eternity Necessary to a Fullness of Celestial Glory — jodcopy citation
4. 1973·Spencer W. Kimball·Apostle
   “There have been times when we were so scared, we would tremble, but the fear was out of our minds with prayer and the knowledge that we were being guided by the Lord.
   The Family Influence — cojccopy citation
5. 1981·LeGrand Richards·Apostle
   The best illustration we have about how we lose our knowledge is the life of the Savior. We read in the first chapter of the Gospel of John that “in the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
   Call of the Prophets — cojccopy citation
6. 1989·Boyd K. Packer·Apostle
   But, oh, what a wonderful time to be young! You have knowledge of many more things than we needed to have. It is my conviction that your generation is better and stronger than was ours—better in many ways! I have faith that you young men and young women can meet the world on its own terms and conquer it!
   To Young Women and Men — cojccopy citation