TrendZion

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

1. 1860·Orson Hyde·Apostle
   This is the virtue of that Priesthood that the Saviour has conferred upon us by the powers that are centred on high, and this I know to be true. Although it is bestowed upon a people that is everywhere spoken against, yet I feel to say in my heart, God be thanked that he has conferred this honour upon us! We ought to be willing to endure the hardness of the world as good soldiers.
   The Holy Priesthood—Judgment—Separation of Spirit and Body — jodcopy citation
2. 1980·M. Russell Ballard·Apostle
   Oh, yes, brothers and sisters; we can feel the Savior’s touch, and we can help others feel that divine touch. We can bless each other by reaching out to the wayward youth, the inactive adult, the widowed, the aged, the sick, and to all of God’s children everywhere, member and nonmember of the Church alike.
   The Savior’s Touch — cojccopy citation
3. 1987·David B. Haight·Apostle
   The time is now to rededicate our lives to eternal ideals and values, to make those changes that we may need to make in our own lives and conduct to conform to the Savior’s teachings.
   Ethics and Honesty — cojccopy citation
4. 1997·Robert D. Hales·Apostle
   The Savior, as a caring friend, said to Peter, who had recently come to follow the Savior: “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:
   “When Thou Art Converted, Strengthen Thy Brethren” — cojccopy citation
5. 2002·Joseph B. Wirthlin·Apostle
   I have had the opportunity to speak with a woman who heard the call of the Savior when she was 18. Her father, who was a high official in another church, became angry with her and forbade her from being baptized. He let her know that if she became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she would be ostracized from the family.
   “Follow Me” — cojccopy citation
6. 2011·L. Tom Perry·Apostle
   Conferred by the Savior to His prophets and apostles and from them to us, that priesthood authority continues on the earth today. Young priesthood holders across the world qualify themselves to exercise priesthood power by earnestly keeping the commandments and living gospel standards. As these young men keep spiritually clean hands and pure hearts, they prepare and bless the sacrament in the Savior’s way—a way defined by what He did 2,000 years ago.
   The Sabbath and the Sacrament — cojccopy citation