TrendZion

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

1. 1843·Joseph Smith·Prophet
   great deal of speculation. Subjct I never dwelt upon.— understood by many— to to one of the intricate subjects.— s in this preach.— no rule of interpretation.— what is the rule of interpretation? Just no interpretation at all. understand precisely as it read.— I have Key by which I understand the scripture—— I enqire inquire what was the question which drew out the answer.——
2. 1857·George A. Smith·Apostle
   The Baptists attempt to show that their authority came through Waldo. Who was this Waldo? He was a merchant, and hired a man to translate for him the four books of the Gospel. He went to preaching without any inspiration, revelation, or light from heaven: he had only the light which he could discern from the translation made by an excommunicated monk. He was zealous and doubtless honest in his intentions, but without the inspiration of the Holy Ghost, Priesthood, or authority from God.
3. 1899·James E. Talmage·Apostle
   midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people/'^' He knew further that the voice of God would be heard in the last days, calling His people from Babylon to a place of safety: — "And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues."'^
4. 1912·Heber J. Grant·Apostle
   Diligence in preaching the Gospel increases faith of the preachers. — Unison in proclaiming Gospel truths. — The true Latter-day Saint an exemplar of every virtue. — Cheerful giving of time and means to God's work.
5. 1940·Joseph F. Merrill·Apostle
   Are we reasonable and wise in what we do ? To know what is best to say, what is best to do and to know how best to do it is to possess inspired wisdom, probably our greatest gift. If we live worthy of divine guidance, as we are privileged to do, we shall not go very far astray. We spend great sums and send thousands of missionaries forth to preach the Gospel. Do we so live that our lives are sermons in harmony with the teachings of our missionaries? If not, why not? If not, we shall certainly be condemned. Let us not forget it.
6. 1950·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
   . . . having exercised mighty faith, and received the office of the high priesthood according to the holy order of God, did preach repentance unto his people. And behold, they did repent; and Melchizedek did establish peace in the land in his days; therefore he was called the prince of peace. (Alma 13:18.)