TrendZion

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

1. 1854·Parley P. Pratt·Apostle
   You may say, Wait till an enemy forms a league with others for your destruction. We would do this, if we did not know the spirit that actuates our enemies. Ignorant of this, we might sit down and wait till men did actually cut our throats, in order to prove them. But if you will manifest to me a spirit in any person, I will tell you where that spirit leads, and so can President Young and his Counsellors, and every true-hearted Saint who has experience in the operations of spiritual powers. We will try to act in time, and not suffer the spirit of destruction to ripen in our midst.
2. 1874·George A. Smith·Apostle
   I expect it sounds strange for a man who has been occupied as I have been to talk in this strain; but there is nothing of greater importance to me, according to my understanding, than the salvation of the human family, temporally and spiritually, in the kingdom of God our heavenly Father; nothing of greater importance than teaching men and women how to live so as to be always in the enjoyment of light and wisdom and the peaceful Spirit of God our heavenly Father.
3. 1932·Heber J. Grant·Prophet
   I am sure that those of us who had the opportunity of attending the funeral of President Charles W. Nibley felt very grateful for the remarkable spirit that was present and for the very splendid tributes that were paid to him. I had that privilege and I rejoice in the spirit of the occasion, and in the excellent remarks.
4. 1950·Mark E. Petersen·Apostle
   I earnestly pray, my brothers and sisters, that while I stand here the Spirit of the Lord will be with me because indeed it is a frightening thing to stand before so many people, and I realize my great need of help.
5. 1953·George Q. Morris·Apostle
   I speak of that only as an illustration. I think the same principle applies in all our conduct, as far as our characters are concerned. Through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ we may correct ourselves and have our sins remitted and have an increased portion of the Spirit of the Lord.
6. 1965·Ezra Taft Benson·Apostle
   some guidelines to follow, but he expects us to work out most of the details and methods. The methods and procedures are usually developed through study and prayer and by living so that we can obtain and follow the promptings of the Spirit. Less spiritually advanced people, such as those in the days of Moses, had to be commanded in many things. Today those spiritually alert look at the objectives, check the guidelines laid down by the Lord and his prophets, and then prayerfully act — without having to be commanded "in all things." This attitude prepares men for godhood.