TrendZion

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

1. 1842·Joseph Smith·Prophet
   Prest. Smith proceeded to give counsel— do not injure the character of any one— if members of the Society shall conduct improperly, deal with them, and keep all your doings within your own bosoms, and hold all characters sacred—
   Minutes and Discourses, 17 March 1842 — jspcopy citation
2. 1976·Ezra Taft Benson·Apostle
   Our Mormon forebears covenanted their lives!—and not a few gave them. The following places hallow the memory of the latter-day martyrs: Jackson County; Crooked River (where one of the Twelve was martyred); Haun’s Mill; Carthage; Nauvoo; and the unmarked graves along the Mormon trail. They gave their fortunes!—and many, if not most, lost their lands, homes, and businesses. They gave their sacred honor!—this by covenant to God.
   Our Priceless Heritage — cojccopy citation
3. 1983·L. Tom Perry·Apostle
   Second, use the sacred language of prayer. We should always address Deity by using the sacred pronouns thou, thee, thy, and thine. The late President Stephen L Richards gave us this wise counsel:
   “Our Father Which Art in Heaven” — cojccopy citation
4. 1990·Russell M. Nelson·Apostle
   Admission into His church is by baptism. This sacred ordinance is reserved only for children after they reach the age of accountability and for adults who are truly converted, prepared, and worthy to pass this scriptural test:
   “Thus Shall My Church Be Called” — cojccopy citation
5. 1996·Russell M. Nelson·Apostle
   As one of the “special witnesses of the name of Christ in all the world,” I testify that He is the Son of the living God. Jesus is the Christ—our atoning Savior and Redeemer. This is His Church, restored to bless God’s children and to prepare the world for the Second Coming of the Lord. I so testify in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen.
   The Atonement — cojccopy citation
6. 2002·Russell M. Nelson·Apostle
   Even before the world was formed, the Lord was opposed by Satan. He and his minions have always fought against the Savior’s sacred work and will continue to do so.
   How Firm Our Foundation — cojccopy citation