Introduction A Zion society, as described in Moses 7:18, is a community where people are “of one heart and one mind, and dwelt in righteousness; and there was no poor among them.” Achieving such a society requires a well-organized economy. This essay argues that a system based on cooperative free enterprise closely aligns with Zion […]
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Balancing the Spiritual with the Temporal Preparations for Zion
January 30, 2022 In Stake Conference today, our Stake President pointed out how in our lives we need to find balance between two values that are often considered polar opposites: Faith and Works, Commandments and Inspiration, Divinity and Humanity, Authority and Agency. He pointed out if society, families, or individuals focus on one value at […]
410. What Building Zion Requires of Us – Wilford Woodruff quote, 1873
Some of the daughters of Zion do not seem willing to forsake the fashions of Babylon. I to such would say hasten it, and let the woe that is threatened on this account come [Isaiah 3], that we may get through with it, then we can go on and build up the Zion of God […]
383. Early Utahns Were Building Zion – Wilford Woodruff quote, 1877
President Young labored hard and faithful during the last few years of his life in organizing and building up Zion. We have to continue the work they were engaged in, and when our time comes to take our departure for that life behind the veil, none of us will regret having devoted our time, talents, […]
Tomorrow Should Be “Build Zion Day”
“God Almighty has set His hand to establish His Church and Kingdom on the earth. He has set His hand to gather His people to the mountains of Israel to build up a Zion. That Zion is here. We have made a beginning. We came here, on the 24th of July, 1847, a little handful […]
348. Zion Prophesied – John Taylor quote, 1884
Now, how is it pertaining to the last days? As it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be in the days of the coming of the Son of Man. As it was in the days of Lot, so shall it also be in the days of the coming of the Son of […]
388. Early Utahns Were Building Zion – John Taylor quote, 1882
We are here to do the will of God, to build up the kingdom of God, and to establish the Zion of God. – John Taylor, 11/23/1882
504. What Holds Us Back – Brigham Young quote, 1858
We have talked about redeeming Zion, but the people are not yet righteous enough to receive and build up Zion in its purity though they are growing to it. – Brigham Young, 3/28/1858
458. We are obligated to build Zion – Wilford Woodruff quote, 1857
The Lord says in the parable of the vineyard, “My servants labored with their mights, and the Lord labored with them, and they prevailed, and brought forth the fruits of the kingdom, and the bitter branches were broken off, and the tame olive brought forth good fruit, and the vineyard was no more corrupt.” This […]
411. What Holds Us Back – Brigham Young quote, 1867
And our mechanics [ie. tradesmen], do they labor for the express purpose of building up Zion and the kingdom of God? I am sorry to say that I think there are but very few into whose hearts it has entered, or whose thoughts are occupied in the least with such a principle; but it is, […]
416. What Building Zion Requires of Us – Wilford Woodruff quote, 1873
I know that, without the power of God, we should not have been able to do what has been done; and I also know that we never should be able to build up the Zion of God in power, beauty and glory were it not that our prayers ascends into the ears of the Lord […]
497. Economic Unity – John Taylor quote, 1878
We talk about being a good people. Well, we are when compared with the rest of the world; but we ought to be twenty times better than we are today. And if we, as Latter-day Saints, were to strictly observe the Sabbath day, and pay our tithes and offerings, and meet our engagements, and be […]
345. Central to The Gospel – Brigham Young quote, 1853
Let me refer your minds to the time that the Gospel was first introduced to you, and the light and glory of it opened up to your understandings…. What were your feelings and meditations, when Zion and its glory burst upon your vision? when the people of God appeared to you, assembled together, preparatory to […]
409. No Need to Wait – David R. Stone quote, 2006
Wherever we are, whatever city we may live in, we can build our own Zion by the principles of the celestial kingdom and ever seek to become the pure in heart. – David R. Stone, April 2006 General Conference
Guest Post: Covenant of Consecration
Several months ago while in the temple, when the covenant on Consecration was given, I had an impression asking how I could keep that covenant. Since then it has been consistently on my mind. Consecrating some of our time, talents and possessions is practical but how do you keep all? In thinking about others who […]
407. Zion Prophesied – Orson Pratt quote, 1873
In the last chapter of the first book of Nephi, the Lord, through the Prophet, speaks concerning the building up of Zion in the latter days on the earth. He says his people should be, as it were, in great straits, at certain times, but said the Prophet, “The righteous need not fear, for I […]