TrendZion

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

1. 1879·John Taylor·Apostle
   I find, in examining things, that we are human in every sense of the word. I look at myself, for instance. Am I perfect? No, not by a long way; neither are my brethren of the priesthood of the various quorums. And I look at people, male and female, generally, and am forced to the same conclusion respecting them. We do not come up to the standard, we fail to fulfil the requirements which God makes of us.
   The Natural Weakness of Men, etc. — jod⧉
2. 1945·Ezra Taft Benson·Apostle
   It was only a short time after this that the Lord in another revelation, in which he indicated the calling of the quorum of the Twelve Apostles in this dispensation, made this statement:
   Elder Ezra Taft Benson — April 1945 General Conference [address 1 of 2] [derivation] — conference_report⧉
3. 1951·J. Reuben Clark·Apostle
   4. The High Priests, including the Assistants to the Twelve, the Presidents of Stakes and their Counselors, the High Councilmen, Presidencies of quorums, quorum members, the Presiding Bishopric, and Ward Bishoprics.
   Elder J. Reuben Clark, Jr.. — April 1951 General Conference [address 4 of 7] [derivation] — conference_report⧉
4. 1972·N. Eldon Tanner·Apostle
   It is proposed that we sustain as members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Spencer W. Kimball, Ezra Taft Benson, Mark E. Petersen, Delbert L. Stapley, LeGrand Richards, Hugh B. Brown, Howard W. Hunter, Gordon B. Hinckley, Thomas S. Monson, Boyd K. Packer, Marvin J. Ashton, and Bruce R. McConkie.
   Sustaining of Church Authorities and Officers — cojc⧉
5. 1976·N. Eldon Tanner·Apostle
   As the Quorum of the Twelve: Ezra Taft Benson, Mark E. Petersen, Delbert L. Stapley, LeGrand Richards, Howard W. Hunter, Gordon B. Hinckley, Thomas S. Monson, Boyd K. Packer, Marvin J. Ashton, Bruce R. McConkie, L. Tom Perry, and David B. Haight. All in favor please manifest it. Contrary, if there be any, by the same sign.
   The Sustaining of Church Officers — cojc⧉
6. 1983·David B. Haight·Apostle
   There is an unusual concern being expressed by the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles over the increasing numbers of men and boys—who have such an influence upon their wives and families—who are now listed on quorum and ward reports as inactive.
   Become a Star Thrower — cojc⧉