TrendZion

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

1. 1860·Orson Pratt·Apostle
   Although this is not going to take place next Sabbath, yet we know one thing—that in many of the revelations given to this Church, the Lord has closed by saying—"Behold I come quickly, and my reward is with me, to give unto every man according to his works." There are many revelations of this kind, and these words are true and faithful, for the Lord does not speak in vain; but he has thrown this out as an encouragement to those that fear him and keep his law.
2. 1911·John Henry Smith·Apostle
   truth and pointing the way of life to mankind, raising that appeal which led you to gather into your mountain homes, "Come out of her,
3. 1937·John A. Widtsoe·Apostle
   prayer itself and the life of truth influences definitely and favorably the body itself, nerves, blood, the muscles, every part of us, physically, as well as mentally and spiritually. We are touched and changed by that which we do, for good or evil. The dishonest man corrupts his body ; the honest man makes it grow into greater strength and power. Therefore it is not a little thing to keep the eternal commandments given for our guidance in life. We reap our reward as we go along life's pathway.
4. 1942·John A. Widtsoe·Apostle
   The Lord does not require that we give our lives in this manner for the cause of truth. Yet, every man to be true to his calling in this Church must possess the spirit of devotion and sacrifice, of diligence and dependability,
5. 1964·Ezra Taft Benson·Apostle
   May the Lord bless us as a people. We have taken upon us sacred covenants. We must be faithful. We are in the world, it is true, but we must not partake of the evils of the world. Let us be ever on guard against the flattery of
6. 1969·LeGrand Richards·Apostle
   My dear fellow members of our Heavenly Father's true and everlasting Church, with our families and eternal life on one side of the scales, is it conceivable that we are willing to allow a few bad habits to tip that scale away from all that is good and precious and true? None is exempt from the possibility. Just open the door — just a crack, that's all — and the adversary will lead us quietly away, and we will rationalize as we go that what we are doing is done by so many, and surely this once won't hurt.