TrendZion

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

1. 1854·Heber C. Kimball·Apostle
   My prayer is, by night and by day, that every man and woman that bless this people, and desire to do them good, may be blessed of the Lord God; and I know he will bless them. But every man and woman who shall raise a weapon against this people, or devise evil against them, my prayer is, that they may be cursed; and they certainly will be cursed, and God will frustrate all their designs, and he will lead his people on from victory to victory, until they triumph over all their enemies.
   Sanctification — jodcopy citation
2. 1857·Heber C. Kimball·Apostle
   These are some of my views: you are welcome to them, and I charge you nothing for them. I received them from God, and they cost me nothing. And, as far as they are correct, receive them in your hearts, and they shall be unto you as a well of water springing up into everlasting life; and every man, woman, and child will grow and increase by observing them.
   Faith and Works—Submission to Authority— The Lord's Provision for His Saints, Etc. — jodcopy citation
3. 1878·Joseph F. Smith·Apostle
   "Know this, that every soul is free, To choose his life and what he'll be; For this eternal truth is given, That God will force no man to heaven.
   Arrival in Salt Lake City—The First Principles—The Question of Authority—The Ordinances—Education of Our Youth—Plural Marriage, etc.—“Mormonism” Immortal — jodcopy citation
4. 1973·Marvin J. Ashton·Apostle
   This scripture is used for many purposes, to put over many points, but this morning I would just like to say that this man did not know he could walk until Peter took him by the hand and lifted him. He didn’t realize or believe he could now walk and go forth on his own. This initial lift started him on his way. Peter was able to lift him because he stood on high ground in God’s service.
   He Took Him by the Hand — cojccopy citation
5. 1975·Mark E. Petersen·Apostle
   We teach our men and women fidelity in its loftiest meaning. We believe that each of us is a spirit child of God and that the Lord intends that we shall so live that eventually we may become perfect, as our Father which is in heaven is perfect. (See Matt. 5:48 .)
   “Hear Ye Him!” — cojccopy citation
6. 1980·Bruce R. McConkie·Apostle
   We see the seed of Cain—long denied that priestly power which makes men rulers over many kingdoms—rise up and bless Abraham as their father.
   The Coming Tests and Trials and Glory — cojccopy citation