Come to Zion

D. Todd Christofferson · October 2008 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 56:16)

“Therefore, if any man shall take of the abundance which I have made, and impart not his portion, according to the law of my gospel, unto the poor and the needy, he shall, with the wicked, lift up his eyes in hell, being in torment” (D&C 104:17–18; see also D&C 56:16–17).

God Loves and Helps All of His Children

Keith B. McMullin · October 2008 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

To provide for others in the Lord’s way, we strive to care for ourselves and sacrifice to help those in need.

Greed, Selfishness, and Overindulgence

Joe J. Christensen · April 1999 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

The Lord has said, “Wo unto you rich men, … for your riches will canker your souls.” He has also said, “Wo unto you poor men, whose hearts are not broken, … [and] whose eyes are full of greediness.”

In the Lord’s Own Way

Russell M. Nelson · April 1986 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 56:16)

In 1831, the Lord said: “Remember the poor.

Climbing to Higher Spirituality

Jacob de Jager · April 1983 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 56:16)

And will we really ascend in our spiritual balloon if we are not prepared to dispose of our sandbag of greed?

And Peter Went Out and Wept Bitterly

Gordon B. Hinckley · April 1979 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 56:16)

And so I might continue telling you of those who begin with noble objectives, but then slow down, or of those who are strong starters and weak finishers.

Caring for the Poor—A Covenantal Obligation

Marion G. Romney · October 1978 · Welfare Session

Open paragraph (D&C 56:16)

“Wo unto you rich men, that will not give your substance to the poor, for your riches will canker your souls; and this shall be your lamentation in the day of visitation, and of judgment, and of indignation: The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and my soul is not saved!”

The Role of Bishops in Welfare Services

Marion G. Romney · October 1977 · Welfare Session

Open paragraph (D&C 56:16)

“Wo unto you rich men, that will not give your substance to the poor, for your riches will canker your souls; and this shall be your lamentation in the day of visitation, and of judgment, and of indignation: The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and my soul is not saved!”

Church Welfare Services’ Basic Principles

Marion G. Romney · April 1976 · Welfare Session

Open paragraph (D&C 56:16)

“But blessed are the poor who are pure in heart, whose hearts are broken, and whose spirits are contrite.” (D&C 56:16–18.)

Church Welfare—Some Fundamentals

Marion G. Romney · October 1973 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (D&C 56:16)

“‘Wo unto you rich men, that will not give your substance to the poor, for your riches will canker your souls; and this shall be your lamentation in the day of visitation, and of judgment, and of indignation: The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and my soul is not saved!’