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“A good man will endure all things to honor Christ, and even dispose of the whole world, and all in it, to save his soul.” – Joseph Smith, Jr. (History of the Church, 6:427; from a letter from Joseph Smith and Hyrum Smith to Abijah Tewksbury, June 4, 1844, Nauvoo, Illinois; Abijah Tewksbury’s last name is incorrectly spelled “Tewkesbury” in History of the Church.) read more

“Our Master is absent only for a little season, and at the end of it He will call each to render an account; and where the five talents were bestowed, ten will be required; and he that has made no improvement will be cast out as an unprofitable servant, while the faithful will enjoy everlasting honors. Therefore we earnestly implore the grace of our Father to rest upon you, through Jesus Christ His... read more

“I believe in living a virtuous, upright and holy life before God and feel it my duty to persuade all men in my power to do the same, that they may cease to do evil and learn to do well, and break off their sins by righteousness.” – Joseph Smith (Letter from Joseph Smith to the editor of the Chester County Register and Examiner, Jan. 22, 1840, Brandywine, Pennsylvania; original in private... read more

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