TrendZion

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

1. 1878·Joseph F. Smith·Apostle
   This law is in force upon the inhabitants of Zion, and he that is qualified to obey it cannot neglect or disregard it with impunity. But it must be observed in righteousness. The commandment is "be ye righteous as your Father in heaven is righteous; be ye holy as he is holy.
   Plural Marriage—For the Righteous Only—Obedience Imperative—Blessings Resulting — jodcopy citation
2. 1973·N. Eldon Tanner·Apostle
   His father went upstairs and changed his clothes. As he was coming down, his wife said, “Surely you are not going out tonight.” He said, “I am going to give someone a blessing.” And then he said, “Joe has asked for a special blessing, and I wanted to be dressed and ready to honor the priesthood and to show Joe the interest I have in him, and to make it possible for him to enjoy the blessings through the faith he has in me and the priesthood.”
   Priesthood Responsibilities — cojccopy citation
3. 1978·Thomas S. Monson·Apostle
   Mother pleaded, father strived, children urged, all prayed. The result? Let me share with you a treasured letter that their young son, Todd, placed under Daddy’s pillow on Father’s Day morning.
   The Prayer of Faith — cojccopy citation
4. 1984·Gordon B. Hinckley·Apostle
   I wish to report to the membership of the Church wherever you may be that the work is going well. I feel that our Father in Heaven smiles upon it with approval. I realize, of course, that each of us, regardless of our position, could do better in our responsibilities. We ought constantly to be improving. Nonetheless, there is cause for satisfaction.
   The Cornerstones of Our Faith — cojccopy citation
5. 1991·Gordon B. Hinckley·Apostle
   I need not remind any of you, even you who are deacons, that it is an awesome thing to be clothed with the holy priesthood and to have the responsibility, great or small, to assist God our Eternal Father in bringing to pass the immortality and eternal life of His sons and daughters of all generations. No one of us can comprehend the magnitude and full meaning of that responsibility. But with our limited knowledge, we know we must be faithful and diligent in carrying forward our duty.
   Our Solemn Responsibilities — cojccopy citation
6. 1997·Russell M. Nelson·Apostle
   What if Jesus had wavered in His commitment to do His Father’s will? His Atonement would not have been accomplished. The dead would not be resurrected. The blessings of immortality and eternal life would not be. But Jesus did endure. During His final hour, Jesus prayed to His Father, saying, “I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.”
   Endure and Be Lifted Up — cojccopy citation