TrendZion

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

1. 1919·Joseph F. Smith·Prophet
   "Know this, that every soul is free, To choose his life and what he'll be; For this eternal truth is given, That God will force no man to heaven."
   Gospel Doctrine — apostle_book⧉
2. 1960·Ezra Taft Benson·Apostle
   We live today in an age of peril. It is an age in which we are threatened with the loss not only of wealth and material prosperity, but also of something far more precious — our freedom itself. The very thing that distinguishes man from the beasts — man's freedom to act: freedom to choose — is threatened as never
   Elder Ezra Taft Benson — October 1960 General Conference [address 2 of 4] [derivation] — conference_report⧉
3. 1968·Hugh B. Brown·Apostle
   His guidance library will also have information that will prove to be of real assistance in helping you make important decisions.
   President Hugh B. Brown — April 1968 General Conference [address 1 of 3] [derivation] — conference_report⧉
4. 1971·Alvin R. Dyer·Apostle
   “The Holy Ghost shall be thy constant companion, and thy scepter an unchanging scepter of righteousness and truth; and thy dominion shall be an everlasting dominion, and without compulsory means it shall flow unto thee forever and ever.” ([D&C 121:45–46](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/the-nobility-of-man-in-choosing-good-over-evil?lang=eng/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/121?lang=eng&id=p45-p46#p45).)
   The Nobility of Man in Choosing Good over Evil — cojc⧉
5. 1982·Neal A. Maxwell·Apostle
   Besides, if the choice is between reforming other Church members or ourselves, is there really any question about where we should begin? The key is to have our eyes wide open to our own faults and partially closed to the faults of others—not the other way around! The imperfections of others never release us from the need to work on our own shortcomings.
   “A Brother Offended” — cojc⧉
6. 1991·Richard G. Scott·Apostle
   I commend you who are automatic, who have committed to be true to the Lord and to live by faith when you cannot see the end from the beginning. When faced with choices, you select the path consistent with the teachings of the Savior. I know you are sometimes criticized by those who call you fanatical, who cannot understand why you don’t do what the crowd does. Hold fast to your principles.
   Making the Right Decisions — cojc⧉