TrendZion

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

1. 1926·George Albert Smith·Apostle
   has been brought to the attention of the human family; but most of our schools operate as a result of the wisdom of man sand exclude God, the source of all truth. We spend millions of dollars in the education of the hand and of the mind, and we exclude from many of these institutions all knowledge of our heavenly Father, who gave to us the hand and the mind. In fact, there has been an effort made by some educators to create in the minds of pupils under their watchcare a contempt for the fact that the world we live in is controlled by our Father in heaven.
   Elder George Albert Smith — April 1926 General Conference [address 1 of 3] [derivation] — conference_report⧉
2. 1941·Stephen L Richards·Apostle
   The arrogance of wealth, and the bitterness of soul that springs from poverty would find no place in a society made up of men and women who truly believed and put forth sincere effort to live in accordance with the Gospel.
   Elder Stephen L Richards — April 1941 General Conference [address 5 of 5] [derivation] — conference_report⧉
3. 1960·Gordon B. Hinckley·Apostle
   As I talked with our elders and thought of the sacrifice behind their service, and then thought of the people we had seen going to these other magnificent buildings, the question came into my mind, "Why do we make such efforts at such great cost to come to teach these people who already have so much that is virtuous and good?"
   Elder Gordon B. Hinckley — April 1960 General Conference [derivation] — conference_report⧉
4. 1972·Harold B. Lee·Prophet
   It was from our humble efforts that the First Presidency, knowing that we had had some experience, called me one morning asking if I would come to their office. It was Saturday morning; there were no calls on their calendar, and for hours in that forenoon they talked with me and told me that they wanted me to resign from the city commission, and they would release me from being stake president; that they wished me now to head up the welfare movement to turn the tide from government relief, direct relief, and help to put the Church in a position where it could take care of its own needy.
   Admonitions for the Priesthood of God — cojc⧉
5. 1981·L. Tom Perry·Apostle
   As chairman of the ward welfare services committee, the bishop directs all welfare services in the ward. He seeks out the needy and distressed. He coordinates the teaching of gospel principles and programs fundamental to welfare services, coordinates efforts to teach the law of the fast. He sees that members with special needs are assisted with the dignity and love so important to them. He coordinates confidential assistance to those in need. When necessary, he calls qualified resource specialists. (See Welfare Services Resource Handbook, 1980, p. 9.)
   The Need to Teach Personal and Family Preparedness — cojc⧉
6. 1984·Marvin J. Ashton·Apostle
   To become a winner in the race for eternal life requires effort—constant work, striving, and enduring well with God’s help. But the key is that we must take it just one step at a time.
   “If Thou Endure It Well” — cojc⧉