TrendZion

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

1. 1839·Joseph Smith·Prophet
   As there are many Keys to the Kingdom of God the following one will detect Satan when he transforms himself nigh unto an Angel of Light. When Satan appears in the form of a personage unto man &— [p. 9]
   Discourse, 27 June 1839, as Reported by Willard Richards — jspcopy citation
2. 1859·Brigham Young·Prophet
   I wish to inform you that I am here and doing what many years ago I resolved to do—the best I can. Watch for the signs of the times. All is right, and the Devil is not dead; for which we have great reason to be thankful. If you do not know whether "Mormonism" is true or untrue, I am perfectly willing that the Devil should assail you until you learn for yourselves.
   Necessity of Trials—Glory of the Saint’s Religion—Government of God — jodcopy citation
3. 1971·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
   “… because … Satan rebelled against me, and sought to destroy the agency of man, which I, the Lord God, had given him, and also, that I should give unto him mine own power; by the power of mine Only Begotten, I caused that he should be cast down.
   Satan—The Great Deceiver — cojccopy citation
4. 1973·Harold B. Lee·Prophet
   When we see one devoid of respect for himself, as indicated by his conduct, his outward appearance, his speech, and his utter disregard of the basic measures of decency, then certainly we are witnessing the frightening aspect of one over whom Satan has achieved a victory, as the Lord declared he would try to do “to deceive and to blind men, and to lead them captive at his will … to destroy the agency of man.” (See Moses 4:1–4 .) This is the fate of “even as many as would not hearken unto my voice” ( Moses 4:4 ), so declared the Lord to Moses.
   Understanding Who We Are Brings Self-Respect — cojccopy citation
5. 1977·N. Eldon Tanner·Apostle
   But as simple as it is to keep the commandments, there are some who find the temptations too alluring, or who are deceived by that cunning devil. However, we are most fortunate to know that for all who transgress there is redemption through the glorious principle of repentance. The Lord has told us how to repent, and he has promised us forgiveness. He said, “By this ye may know if a man repenteth of his sins—behold, he will confess them and forsake them.” ( D&C 58:43 .)
   Obeying the Right Voice — cojccopy citation
6. 1981·Ezra Taft Benson·Apostle
   When the Lord declared that “power is not given unto Satan to tempt little children, until they begin to become accountable,” He revealed that this period of childhood and unaccountability was given to children so that “great things may be required at the hand of their fathers.” (See D&C 29:47–48 .)
   Great Things Required of Their Fathers — cojccopy citation