TrendZion

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

1. 1832·Joseph Smith·Prophet
   strength and truth is established in her bowels and the heavens hath smiled upon her and she is clothed with the glory of her God for he standeth in the midst of his people, glory and honor and power and might be ascribed to our god for he is full of mercy Justice grace and truth and peace for ever and ever Amen——
   Revelation, 22–23 September 1832 [D&C 84] — jspcopy citation
2. 1882·George Q. Cannon·Apostle
   "My dear sirs," I have said, "do you not think that the ladies who occupy questionable relationships to gentlemen in this city (Washington) would be very glad to have that relationship sanctified by marriage; do you think they would object to it? Would any true woman, if she loved a man, put herself in such a false position in society, and yet not marry him if she could do so honorably? Which relation would be the better and more honorable?"
   Hostile Feeling Towards the Saints—Their Morality Compared With that of the World—Laxity of Laws and Immorality in Washington—Object of the Edmunds' Bill—Cause of Former Hostility—Saints to Contend for Liberty—Rights of Congress—Other Things to Be Dreaded More Than Hostile Legislation—Effect of Such Legislation—Shame of Congressmen—Destiny of the Saints — jodcopy citation
3. 1899·James E. Talmage·Apostle
   30. By revelation in the present day, the Lord has con- firmed and fulfilled His early promises, and has specifically rebuked those who would close His mouth, and estrange Him from His people. His voice is heard today, "proving to the world that the Holy Scriptures are true, and that God does inspire men and call them to His holy work in this age and generation, as well as in generations of old, thereby showing that He is the same God, yesterday, today, and forever."""
   The Articles of Faith — apostle_bookcopy citation
4. 1976·Mark E. Petersen·Apostle
   “It is the duty of Nations as well as of men to own their dependence upon the overruling power of God, to confess their sins and transgressions in humble sorrow, yet with assured hope that genuine repentance will lead to mercy and pardon, and to recognize the sublime truth announced in the Holy Scriptures and proven by all history, that ‘those nations only are blessed whose God is the Lord.’” (Ibid., p. 390–91.)
   The Savor of Men — cojccopy citation
5. 1981·Mark E. Petersen·Apostle
   So again we see that tithe paying is part of the divine plan to protect us against hard times. I repeat, tithing is to protect us against hard times! Why do we not recognize it as such? Why do some say they cannot afford to pay tithing when just the reverse is true?
   Blessings in Self-Reliance — cojccopy citation
6. 1987·Russell M. Nelson·Apostle
   May we be true to the trust he has given to us who bear the holy priesthood and hold its sacred keys, I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
   Keys of the Priesthood — cojccopy citation