TrendZion

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

1. 1869·Orson Pratt·Apostle
   A succession of wonderful manifestations of the power of God was made through Moses, and in all, save two or three instances, the magicians did likewise. What would naturally be the conclusion at which wicked men would arrive under such circumstances? They would naturally say, "Here is Moses, who has been brought up in all the learning of the Egyptians and he is more advanced than our magicians; he has learned lessons that they have not yet acquired," consequently men of that stamp would decide that it was all by the same spirit, and they would not acknowledge the finger of God in it.
   Revelations and Manifestations of God and of Wicked Spirits — jod⧉
2. 1949·Stephen L Richards·Apostle
   Just another thought, and I am done. We all prize wisdom. It is said to be the greatest of gifts. It is really the power to apply beneficient knowledge in all the decisions and vicissitudes of life. How we need wisdom in the composition of the troubles and difGENERAL CONFERENCE
   Elder Stephen L Richards — April 1949 General Conference [address 4 of 4] [derivation] — conference_report⧉
3. 1970·Ezra Taft Benson·Apostle
   It is our individual responsibility, parent or child or parent-to-be, to make decisions that will improve upon the quality of our homes and our relationships within them, and each of us should be anxious and honest in his efforts to do that — each of us.
   Elder Ezra Taft Benson — April 1970 General Conference [address 3 of 3] [derivation] — conference_report⧉
4. 1979·Ezra Taft Benson·Apostle
   “And every decision made by either of these quorums [and for our purposes we could substitute the word council ] must be by the unanimous voice of the same; that is, every member in each quorum [council] must be agreed to its decisions. …
   Church Government through Councils — cojc⧉
5. 1984·Ezra Taft Benson·Apostle
   Visit with your bishop. Tell him your desires. Confide your problems. Seek his counsel. Then pray to your Heavenly Father about this important decision in your life.
   Our Commission to Take the Gospel to All the World — cojc⧉
6. 1989·Ezra Taft Benson·Prophet
   Be even more cautious in advancing years about “get-rich” schemes, mortgaging homes, or investing in uncertain ventures. Proceed cautiously so that the planning of a lifetime is not disrupted by one or a series of poor financial decisions. Plan your financial future early, then follow the plan.
   To the Elderly in the Church — cojc⧉