TrendZion

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

1. 1844·Joseph Smith·Prophet
   Er differed in some respects from some of the preceeding speakers. He explained his views on laws in general (i.e.) the laws of the land. He referred to the apostacy of the children of Israel in choosing a king [p. [80]]
   Minutes and Discourse, 4 April 1844 — jspcopy citation
2. 1863·Brigham Young·Prophet
   The Latter-day Saints are improving, and I am rejoiced; my heart is filled with joy on this account. Do they improve in building? Not as much as they should. Do they improve by manufacturing the things they need to wear? Not as much as they should. Do they improve in educating their children? Not as much as they should. But they improve in their faith and in their love one to another; they improve in the light of the holy Gospel. The people are generally improving in these respects, and we are glad of it.
   How and By Whom Zion is to Be Built—Sanctification— General Duties of the Saints — jodcopy citation
3. 1971·Richard L. Evans·Apostle
   Children, love and respect your parents. They’ve given you life. They’d die for you. Families, draw closer together, in love and kindness, preserving the home, building traditions that will make you proud of each other and grateful to belong and be what you are.
   Should the Commandments Be Rewritten? — cojccopy citation
4. 1973·Gordon B. Hinckley·Apostle
   This is a most striking commentary, and one that should concern every thoughtful man and woman. One thing that it says is that a religion which requires devotion, which asks for sacrifice, which demands discipline, also enjoys the loyalty of its membership and the interest and respect of others.
   The True Strength of the Church — cojccopy citation
5. 1981·Boyd K. Packer·Apostle
   Such words as unselfishness and sacrifice will then be tossed aside. Then self-respect will fade and love itself will not want to stay.
   Marriage — cojccopy citation
6. 1987·Marvin J. Ashton·Apostle
   In fairness to the teenager, even though her declaration of “I am an adult now” didn’t impress me favorably, there were times during the visit when I thought she showed more maturity than others in the room. When we who are more senior use an expression like “I am older than you” to clinch a point, I am not too sure it is very effective. How much better it is to gain respect and love through worthy parental conduct than to seek it through the means of the age differential.
   “I Am an Adult Now” — cojccopy citation