TrendZion

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

1. 1853·Orson Pratt·Apostle
   Rule 21th. — Let husbands, wives, sons, and daughters, continually realize that their relationships do not end with this short life, but will continue in eter- nity without end. Every qualification and disposition therefore, which will render them happy here, should be nourished, cherished, enlarged, and per- fected, that their union may be indis- soluble, and their happiness secured both for this world and for that which is to come.
   The Seer — apostle_bookcopy citation
2. 1976·Robert D. Hales·Apostle
   “Probably the first dent in the armor of faith which my parents had built up around me was the realization that some ‘good returned missionaries’ were not always so good and really did indulge in necking and petting episodes. I began to think that a certain amount of physical relations were natural and included them in the closer relationships I had with young men.
   The Lord Offers Everyone a Way Back from Sin — cojccopy citation
3. 1978·Spencer W. Kimball·Prophet
   It is not enough to refrain from adultery. We need to make the marriage relationship sacred, to sacrifice and work to maintain the warmth and respect which we enjoyed during courtship. God intended marriage to be eternal, sealed by the power of the priesthood, to last beyond the grave. Daily acts of courtesy and kindness, conscientiously and lovingly carried out, are part of what the Lord expects.
   “Hold Fast to the Iron Rod” — cojccopy citation
4. 1989·M. Russell Ballard·Apostle
   Research data indicate that families that limit television viewing to a maximum of two hours a day of carefully selected programs may see the following significant changes in family relationships:
   The Effects of Television — cojccopy citation
5. 1994·Neal A. Maxwell·Apostle
   Obviously, family values mirror our personal priorities. Given the gravity of current conditions, would parents be willing to give up just one outside thing, giving that time and talent instead to the family? Parents and grandparents, please scrutinize your schedules and priorities in order to ensure that life’s prime relationships get more prime time! Even consecrated and devoted Brigham Young was once told by the Lord, “Take especial care of your family” ( D&C 126:3 ). Sometimes it is the most conscientious who need this message the most!
   “Take Especial Care of Your Family” — cojccopy citation
6. 1998·Dallin H. Oaks·Apostle
   To Latter-day Saints, the words saved and salvation in this teaching signify a present covenant relationship with Jesus Christ in which we are assured salvation from the consequences of sin if we are obedient. Every sincere Latter-day Saint is “saved” according to this meaning. We have been converted to the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, we have experienced repentance and baptism, and we are renewing our covenants of baptism by partaking of the sacrament.
   Have You Been Saved? — cojccopy citation