TrendZion

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

1. 1855·Ezra T. Benson·Apostle
   We have learned another lesson too, at least I have, viz., that the driving part of "Mormonism," the burnings, mobbings, and oppressions were all very necessary to the bringing this people to an understanding of their true position before God. All that has ever come upon us has served a good purpose and was very essential to the condemnation of our enemies.
2. 1941·Charles A. Callis·Apostle
   I am not afraid of any dictator coming over and conquering us. I cherish, in the fondest and deepest faith, the belief that the Star Spangled Banner shall reign over this land, and that no alien flag shall ever be permitted to be the "abomination and desolation" in free America. But all that depends upon the people serving Jesus Christ, who is the God of
3. 1967·Spencer W. Kimball·Apostle
   How wonderful it would be if the staff parties this Christmas could be happy, harmless affairs without a drop of liquor served!
4. 1979·Mark E. Petersen·Apostle
   As we receive baptism, we enter a covenant to serve God. As we partake of the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, we again enter into covenants to serve him, to keep his commandments, and to always remember him.
5. 1983·Mark E. Petersen·Apostle
   Jesus is a God of light and life, not a symbol of death and doubt. He lives, and will save everyone who is willing to serve Him. He is our divine Redeemer and our eternal Creator. He is the resurrection and the life. This is our testimony to the world.
6. 1991·Thomas S. Monson·Apostle
   As a bishop, I worried about any members who were inactive, not attending, not serving. Such was my thought one day as I drove down the street where Ben and Emily lived. They were older—even in the twilight period of life. Aches and pains of advancing years caused them to withdraw from activity to the shelter of their home—isolated, detached, shut out from the mainstream of daily life and association.