TrendZion

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

1. 1853·Parley P. Pratt·Apostle
   "Well, if you have not a new Bible, you have certainly got a new book." Is that anything strange? Have not other societies got new books? The Church of England have not only the Scriptures, but the Book of Common Prayer, and the time was when they did not have such a book, therefore when they made that, it was something new. They are not alone in that however, for the Methodists have a new book called the "Methodist's Discipline." One hundred and twenty years ago there was no such thing in existence. If having a new book be an innovation, then all are guilty of it as well as the "Mormons."
   ”Mormonism” — jodcopy citation
2. 1860·John Taylor·Apostle
   We will quote from the Gospel according to St. Paul, and see what he has to say in relation to this matter:—"For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith, as it is written, the just shall live by faith."
   The Gospel — jodcopy citation
3. 1921·Orson F. Whitney·Apostle
   "Sin No More."--Repentance is not that superficial sorrow felt by the wrongdoer when "caught in the act"--a sorrow not for sin, but for sin's detection. Chagrin is not repentance. Mortification and shame alone bring no change of heart toward right feeling and right living. Even remorse is not all there is to repentance. In highest meaning and fullest measure, repentance is equivalent to reformation; the beginning of the reformatory process being a resolve to "sin no more." "By this ye may know that a man repenteth of his sins: Behold he will confess them and forsake them." [4]
   Saturday Night Thoughts — apostle_bookcopy citation
4. 1972·N. Eldon Tanner·Apostle
   If Jesus were to stand by and be asked to judge those whom we accuse and should say to us, “He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her,” and then should stoop and write in the sand, how many of us would feel to steal away ashamed, convicted in our own conscience? How sound is his counsel!
   “Judge Not, That Ye Be Not Judged” — cojccopy citation
5. 1985·Robert D. Hales·Apostle
   As a bishop, I have also learned from the atoning sacrifice a great lesson. In the trial where Pilate knew very well that the man before him was not guilty, he, for political reasons, had to bring in a verdict of guilty. And in this, Jesus was silent. We learn a good deal from this in our lives when enemies contend against us and when we are falsely accused. There are times when it is best to follow the Lord’s example and not attempt to answer every accusation made against us.
   Lessons from the Atonement That Help Us to Endure to the End — cojccopy citation
6. 1988·Joseph B. Wirthlin·Apostle
   Being members of the Church truly is a privilege and an honor. We must be as Paul the Apostle and never be ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ (see Rom. 1:16 ) nor feel threatened when the Church, its leaders, its members, or its doctrines are criticized or maligned. On the contrary, we should be bold and assertive in proclaiming the gospel. We should be grateful to participate in this great latter-day movement.
   The Priesthood of God — cojccopy citation