TrendZion

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

1. 1899·James E. Talmage·Apostle
   33. It has been demonstrated that the aboriginal tribes were accustomed to practice under certain conditions the rites of circumcision,* baptism, and animal sacrifice.* Her- rera, a Spanish writer of three centuries ago, states that among the primitive inhabitants of Yucatan baptism was known by a name that meant to be born again." An inter- esting discovery of an engraved stone presenting a record of the ten commandments has been reported from the Indian mounds of Ohio.""
   The Articles of Faith — apostle_book⧉
2. 1937·Melvin J. Ballard·Apostle
   Now then, brethren and sisters, let the spirit that was in our fathers, that prompted them to make sacrifice, also inspire us to help our brother and our sister.
   Elder Melvin J. Ballard — April 1937 General Conference [address 3 of 4] [derivation] — conference_report⧉
3. 1946·Spencer W. Kimball·Apostle
   selfishness and to devote themselves with greater sacrifice to the well-being of their brothers and sisters, their fathers and mothers, their neighbors, and the nation at large. I wish that God would give us this Spirit. If all of us who are here and if all who are listening to the sound of the radio waves that go forth would devote themselves to that one purpose, then this conference would fill the measure for which it was called together. The world would be better, and God would reign in the hearts of men. That he may help us to do this, I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
   Elder Spencer W. Kimball — April 1946 General Conference [address 1 of 5] [derivation] — conference_report⧉
4. 1969·Richard L. Evans·Apostle
   serve to uphold . . ." (D&C 98:10) — and this would seem to suggest that qualified and able and courageous people should prepare themselves and make themselves available for public and civic service, and not be indifferent or complacent or resigned to sitting on the sidelines. Even at personal sacrifice there ought to be a sufficient number who will make themselves available for public service.
   Elder Richard L. Evans — April 1969 General Conference [address 2 of 2] [derivation] — conference_report⧉
5. 1977·Spencer W. Kimball·Prophet
   Fifth is consecration, which encompasses sacrifice. Consecration is the giving of one’s time, talents, and means to care for those in need—whether spiritually or temporally—and in building the Lord’s kingdom. In Welfare Services, members consecrate as they labor on production projects donate materials to Deseret Industries, share their professional talents, give a generous fast offering, and respond to ward and quorum service projects. They consecrate their time in their home or visiting teaching. We consecrate when we give of ourselves. (See Ensign, June 1976, pp. 3–6.)
   Welfare Services: The Gospel in Action — cojc⧉
6. 1985·Dallin H. Oaks·Apostle
   Through the lens of spirituality, we see all the commandments of God as invitations to blessings. Obedience and sacrifice, loyalty and love, fidelity and family all appear in eternal perspective. The words of the Savior, given to the world in the Prophet Joseph Smith’s inspired translation of the Bible, have renewed significance:
   Spirituality — cojc⧉