TrendZion

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

1. 1921·Orson F. Whitney·Apostle
   An Echo From the Heights Eternal, where the Gods, in solemn council before the creation of the world, decreed freedom, not tyranny; persuasion, not compulsion; charity, not intolerance, the platform upon which the Lord's servants should stand. There is no room in all the Government of God for the exercise of "unrighteous dominion."
   Saturday Night Thoughts — apostle_bookcopy citation
2. 1921·Orson F. Whitney·Apostle
   No Unrighteous Dominion.--A tremendous power for frail mortal man to wield! Yes, and to guard against its abuse, the exercise of this divine prerogative is hedged about with certain conditions and limitations. Thus:
   Saturday Night Thoughts — apostle_bookcopy citation
3. 1977·L. Tom Perry·Apostle
   “We have learned by sad experience that it is the nature and disposition of almost all men, as soon as they get a little authority, as they suppose, they will immediately begin to exercise unrighteous dominion. …
   Father—Your Role, Your Responsibility — cojccopy citation
4. 1983·James E. Faust·Apostle
   Now, these exalted concepts must be implemented by wise men. As direction is given in the Church and in our homes, there should be no spirit of dictatorship and no unrighteous dominion. The keys and powers of the priesthood can be “handled only upon the principles of righteousness.” ( D&C 121:36 .)
   Enriching Family Life — cojccopy citation
5. 1990·Dallin H. Oaks·Apostle
   “Peace will come and be maintained only through the triumph of the principles of peace, and by the consequent subjection of the enemies of peace, which are hatred, envy, ill-gotten gain, the exercise of unrighteous dominion of men. Yielding to these evils brings misery to the individual, unhappiness to the home, war among nations” ( Gospel Ideals [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1953], p. 280).
   World Peace — cojccopy citation
6. 2002·Gordon B. Hinckley·Prophet
   How tragic and utterly disgusting a phenomenon is wife abuse. Any man in this Church who abuses his wife, who demeans her, who insults her, who exercises unrighteous dominion over her is unworthy to hold the priesthood. Though he may have been ordained, the heavens will withdraw, the Spirit of the Lord will be grieved, and it will be amen to the authority of the priesthood of that man.
   Personal Worthiness to Exercise the Priesthood — cojccopy citation