TrendZion

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

1. 1913·Joseph F. Smith·Prophet
   Not long ago, in the line of duty, we visited more than one good family, and when we sat down to their generous tables they said: "Now, what will you have to drink?"
   President Joseph F. Smith. — October 1913 General Conference [address 3 of 10] [derivation] — conference_report⧉
2. 1943·Richard R. Lyman·Apostle
   Seeking the pleasures of conjugality without a willingness to assume the responsibilities of rearing a family is one of the onslaughts that now batter at the structure of the American home. Intelligence and mutual consideration should be ever-present factors in determining the coming of children to the household. When the husband and wife are healthy, and free from inherited weaknesses and diseases that might be transmitted with injury to their offspring, the use of contraceptives is to be
   Elder Richard R. Lyman — October 1943 General Conference [address 3 of 3] [derivation] — conference_report⧉
3. 1969·Hugh B. Brown·Apostle
   When faith in God goes, man loses his securest refuge and must suffer Strong men, broken in health, or men who have lost the fortunes of a lifetime, families with long illness, mothers who have wept at children's graves — these and other staggering blows test the faith of good and bad alike. Nothing but religious faith has been able to save men from despair. As Jesus said, the rains descend, and the floods come, and the winds, whether man's house be built on rock or sand. It is faith that makes the difference.
   President Hugh B. Brown — October 1969 General Conference [address 4 of 5] [derivation] — conference_report⧉
4. 1977·Boyd K. Packer·Apostle
   I recently asked a doctor of family medicine how much of his time was devoted purely to correcting physical disorders. He has a large practice, and after thoughtfully considering, he answered, “Not more than 20 percent. The rest of the time I seem to be working on problems that very much affect the physical well-being of my patients but do not originate in the body.
   The Balm of Gilead — cojc⧉
5. 1986·Marvin J. Ashton·Apostle
   As I have been rereading the Book of Mormon, following the counsel of President Ezra Taft Benson, our beloved prophet, I have been even more impressed with the counsel father Lehi gave his family shortly before his death. He pleads with his sons with these words:
   “Shake Off the Chains with Which Ye Are Bound” — cojc⧉
6. 1992·Thomas S. Monson·Apostle
   These are difficult economic times. Cutbacks in industry, layoffs on a substantial scale, and the resultant dislocation of families become a serious challenge. We must make certain that those for whom we share responsibilities do not go hungry or unclothed or unsheltered. When the priesthood of this Church work together as one in meeting these vexing conditions, near miracles take place.
   To Learn, To Do, To Be — cojc⧉