Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.
1855·Parley P. Pratt·Apostle
Well, friends, here is the Gospel; and where is the man's heart so hard that he will not see and embrace it? A man must be hardened in wickedness, that will not abide the law of the Gospel. And that portion of you who have not obeyed, my invitation is to you all; and all of you in the Church who have not obeyed the Gospel in its fulness, see that you obey it in its fulness; I mean to every day attend to the repentance part of it—the leaving off part, forsaking your evils—the conversion part, and bring forth fruits suited to a new life.
1886·George Q. Cannon·Apostle
"And he gave unto them commandments, that they should worship the Lord their God, and should offer the firstlings of their flock, for an offering unto the Lord. And Adam was obedient unto the commandments of the Lord.* * * *
1930·Heber J. Grant·Prophet
The sixth day of April, 26 — The most outstanding accomplishment, 27 — The Perpetual Emigration Fund, 28 — To build up Zion, 28 — Her waste places comforted, 29 — The Lord has done it, 30 — Blessings through obedience and sacrifice, 30.
1952·Stephen L Richards·Apostle
It is true that methods and practices change. They have done in the past, and they may be expected to in the future. It is within the province of a receptive priesthood, obedient to the inspiration of our Father, to adopt and adjust methods, looking toward the advancement of his kingdom. It is also within the province of his chosen servants to interpret and apply the law, but they will never change it, for the law of God is eternal.
1964·Hugh B. Brown·Apostle
34— Of the Levites; 34 — A Universal Law; 34— Malachi's Charge; 35 — Universal Law Reiterated; 35 — The Law for the Latter-day Saints; 35 — Obedience Voluntary; 35— Tithing and Debt; 35— The Gift of Value; 36— The Gift, With Love; 36 — The Gift — with Faith; 36 — Giving, Receiving a Testimony.
1978·David B. Haight·Apostle
When Primary first began, there were no lesson books or outlines. Children were taught obedience, faith in God, prayer, punctuality, good manners, and the Word of Wisdom. Aurelia must have gained strength from reading: “Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great.” ( D&C 64:33 .)
