TrendZion

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

1. 1877·John Taylor·Apostle
   Is this the end? No, for if the Scriptures be true we have not got through yet. We have not yet built up the kingdom, and consequently the struggle is not over; nay, it has hardly commenced.
   Position of the Latter-Day Saints—Protestantism Makes No Claim to Revelation—Priesthood, How Restored, Its Purpose—Persecution the Heritage of the Church—The People Must Know the Will of God, and Do It—Respect the Authorities; and Respect Our Profession—Avoiding All Evils, Cleave to the Good — jod⧉
2. 1950·George Albert Smith·Prophet
   others the joyous teachings that have come to us from our Heavenly Father in all of the scriptures, the Old and the New Testament, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, Pearl of Great Price. We have a marvelous library, brethren.
   President George Albert Smith — October 1950 General Conference [address 7 of 15] [derivation] — conference_report⧉
3. 1970·Howard W. Hunter·Apostle
   past to conform to modern thought and critical research. They de-emphasize the teachings of the Bible by modern critical methods and deny that scripture is inspired. The modernist teaches that Christ is not the Son of God. He denies the doctrine of the atoning sacrifice by which all men may be saved. He denies the fact of the resurrection of the Savior of the world and relegates him to the status of a teacher of ethics. Where, then, is hope? What has become of faith?
   Elder Howard W. Hunter — October 1970 General Conference [address 1 of 2] [derivation] — conference_report⧉
4. 1971·Gordon B. Hinckley·Apostle
   “But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.” ([Isa. 1:19–20](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/if-ye-be-willing-and-obedient?lang=eng/study/scriptures/ot/isa/1?lang=eng&id=p19-p20#p19).)
   “If Ye Be Willing and Obedient” — cojc⧉
5. 1972·Bruce R. McConkie·Apostle
   Now salvation is centered in the Lord Jesus Christ. In the language of the angel who came to King Benjamin: “… salvation was, and is, and is to come, in and through the atoning blood of Christ, the Lord Omnipotent.” ([Mosiah 3:18](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/04/the-testimony-of-jesus?lang=eng/study/scriptures/bofm/mosiah/3?lang=eng&id=p18#p18).)
   The Testimony of Jesus — cojc⧉
6. 1985·Dallin H. Oaks·Apostle
   This scripture reminds every Martha, male and female, that we should not be so occupied with what is routine and temporal that we fail to cherish those opportunities that are unique and spiritual.
   Spirituality — cojc⧉