Perilous Times

“Even though times become perilous . . . if we only trust in God and keep his commandments we need have no fear.”

Ezra Taft Benson, in Conference Report, Oct. 1950, 146. 

Trials and Tribulations

“While [God] does not always intervene in the course of events, He has promised the faithful peace even in their trials and tribulations.”

Joseph B. Wirthlin, “Finding a Safe Harbor,” Ensign, May 2000, 59. 

Obedience

“Obedience allows God’s blessings to flow without constraint. He will bless His obedient children with freedom from bondage and misery.”

Russell M. Nelson, “Face the Future with Faith,” Ensign, May 2011, 34-35. 

God Will Protect Us

“God will be with us. He will watch over us. He will protect us . . . if we will be true and faithful and obedient and hearken to His word.”

Gordon B. Hinckley, “God Will Protect Us in There Perilous Times,” Church News, Feb 22, 2003, 3. 

Voting

The First Presidency reminds us that “as citizens we have the privilege and duty of electing office holders and influencing public policy. . . . We urge you to register to vote, to study the issues and candidates carefully and prayerfully, and then to vote.

First Presidency letter, September 11, 2008; see also “Members Encouraged to Register, Study, Vote,” Church News, Sept. 27, 2008, 7.  

War

“Of the 239 chapters in the Book of Mormon, 174 (73%) deal with war, terrorism, murder, political conspiracies, secret combinations, threats, family collisions, and other hostilities.

“Why did the Book of Mormon record keepers preserve so many incidents of war? President Ezra Taft Benson answered, “From the Book of Mormon we learn how Disciples of Christ live in times of war.”

David Brent Marsh, “How Disciples of Christ Live in Times of War and Violence,” Ensign, Sept 2012, 44. 

Defending Religious Freedom

 “My challenge is that we join with people of all faiths who feel accountable to God in defending religious freedom so it can be a beacon for morality. We caution you to be civil and responsible as you defend religious liberty and moral values. We ask that you do this on the Internet and in your personal interactions in the neighborhoods and communities where you live. Be an active participant, not a silent observer.”

Quentin L. Cook, “Restoring Morality and Religious Freedom,” Ensign, Sept. 2012, 38.