TrendZion

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

1. 1857·George A. Smith·Apostle
   I have never suffered one single exertion to be omitted on my part that would in any way tend to sustain the principles and doctrines of the Holy Gospel, and aid in the development of the Holy Priesthood which God has revealed. I have endeavoured all the time to preserve as perfect a history of the Prophet and those connected with him, from the organization of the Church to the present time, as I possibly could.
   Joseph Smith’s Family—Details of George A. Smith’s Own Experience, etc. — jodcopy citation
2. 1859·Brigham Young·Prophet
   Every person possessing the principle of eternal life should look upon his body as of the earth earthy. Our bodies must return to their mother earth. True, to most people it is a wretched thought that our spirits must, for a longer or shorter period, be separated from our bodies, and thousands and millions have been subject to this affliction throughout their lives. If they understood the design of this probation and the true principles of eternal life, it is but a small matter for the body to suffer and die.
   Providences of God—Privileges and Duties of the Saints—Spiritual Operations and Manifestations—The Spirit World, &c. — jodcopy citation
3. 1976·Howard W. Hunter·Apostle
   “And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.” ( 1 Cor. 12:25–26 .)
   That We May Be One — cojccopy citation
4. 1979·James E. Faust·Apostle
   “… Is not this God’s purpose in causing his children to suffer? He wants them to become more like himself. God has suffered far more than man ever did or ever will, and is therefore the great source of sympathy and consolation.” ( Improvement Era, Nov. 1918, p. 7.)
   The Refiner’s Fire — cojccopy citation
5. 1987·Ezra Taft Benson·Prophet
   Do we understand and are we effective in teaching and preaching the Atonement? What personal meaning does the Lord’s suffering in Gethsemane and on Calvary have for each of us?
   The Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants — cojccopy citation
6. 1993·Thomas S. Monson·Apostle
   The radiation and chemotherapy made Jared very ill. The surgeries were difficult, but he always bounced back very quickly. Although he suffered much pain, the Lord blessed and sustained him.
   The Upward Reach — cojccopy citation