TrendZion

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

1. 1977·David B. Haight·Apostle
   President Kimball has said, “If there were no converts the Church would shrivel and die.” (“It Becometh Every Man,” Ensign, Oct. 1977, p. 3.) You young women have a vital role in converting the world to the gospel of Jesus Christ. You can encourage, influence, and even shield a young man at a critical time in his life. The Lord holds to this promise: “Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard … the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” ( 1 Cor. 2:9 .) You demonstrate your love for the Lord when you help a young man remain worthy and prepared to serve the Lord.
   Young Women—Real Guardians — cojccopy citation
2. 1986·Ezra Taft Benson·Prophet
   Attend your Young Women meetings every Sunday and your weekly activities. Learn well your responsibilities in the gospel and then perform them with diligence.
   To the Young Women of the Church — cojccopy citation
3. 1993·Richard G. Scott·Apostle
   Some who do not understand our spiritual roots are baffled by our missionary program. They cannot believe young women are willing to devote one and a half years and young men two years to teach religious principles under a rigorous daily schedule with the highest standards of personal discipline while forgoing dating and all other private interests. Nor can they fathom why such youth work to finance their missions, at times with the help of family or friends, when they cannot choose where or with whom they will serve.
   The Power of Correct Principles — cojccopy citation
4. 1998·James E. Faust·Apostle
   Karen Graham, who now serves as a stake Young Women president, writes of the importance of homemaking skills in her life:
   How Near to the Angels — cojccopy citation
5. 2000·Gordon B. Hinckley·Prophet
   I have great respect and admiration for you young women who have come into the Society rather recently. You have largely weathered the storm that beat about you in your youth. You have kept yourself unsullied from the world. You have kept yourself free from the taints and stains of unrighteousness. You are the very flower of the good, maturing youth of the Church. You have made it thus far, clean and beautiful and virtuous. I compliment you most warmly.
   Your Greatest Challenge, Mother — cojccopy citation
6. 2004·Gordon B. Hinckley·Prophet
   It is for this reason that the Perpetual Education Fund was established. We recognized that a few dollars could make a world of difference in the opportunities for young men and young women to secure needed training. The beneficiary secures the training and repays the loan so someone else can have the same opportunity.
   Stay on the High Road — cojccopy citation