Lorenzo Snow: All Should Become More Spiritually Minded
Written by Paul Wilson
Source: Journal of Discourse, 12:30, 1854 Knowing our religion to be true, we ought to be the most devoted people on the face of the earth to the cause we...
Prophets
George Albert Smith: Divine Ancestry and Our Purpose on Earth
Written by Paul Wilson
Summary In his talk, George Albert Smith discusses how we are all children of a Heavenly Father and the importance of living a life centered on Jesus Christ. He warns...
Brigham Young: Truth is obeyed when it is loved
Written by Paul Wilson
Summary Brigham Young teaches that obeying God's commandments is essential. That the Saints must follow all God's laws strictly and fully. Doing so brings blessings and closeness to God. But...
Brigham Young: Standing Against Sin for Salvation
Written by Paul Wilson
Summary Brigham Young emphasizes the importance of learning spiritual truths to improve our lives now and ensure our eternal well-being. He stresses that life is an ongoing battle against sin...
Heber J. Grant: The Silent Approval — How Our Conscience Speaks Louder than Praise
Written by Paul Wilson
Summary President Grant emphasizes the profound connection between duty and conscience. He asserts that neglecting one's duty results in a punishment of conscience, while emphasizing that the true reward lies...
Necessity of Teaching the Saints Upon Temporal Affairs by Brigham Young
Written by Paul Wilson
Highlights Learning comes in small amounts over time for both him and others. Constant teaching is needed. Mormons have the privilege of having their names cast out as evil by...
Legitimacy and Illegitimacy by John Taylor
Written by Paul Wilson
Sermon Highlights Here are the key points from President (an Elder at the time) John Taylor's sermon on legitimacy and illegitimacy authority: Legitimate authority and rule comes from God. Earthly...
Missionaries Labor to Fulfil Promise by Joseph Fielding Smith
Written by Paul Wilson
Talk Summary: In this talk by Joseph Fielding Smith, he emphasizes the importance of missionary work in spreading the gospel worldwide. He believed that missionaries play a crucial role in...
Finding Meaning in Action: Howard W. Hunter on Gospel Imperatives
Written by Paul Wilson
Editor's Note This talk by Howard W. Hunter is part of our Forgotten Talks series. As we search for the sources of the quotes we use in our newsletter and...