We are now in sight of a United Nations that performs as envisioned by its founders." "Out of these troubled times a New World Order can emerge. (See Ether 8:18-25.)"Įzra Taft Benson Ensign, November 1988, p. A secret combination that seeks to overthrow the freedom of all lands, nations, and countries is increasing its evil influence and control Secret combinations lusting for power, gain, and glory are flourishing. (See D&C 1:14-16 84:49-53.) It is more highly organized, more cleverly disguised, and more powerfully promoted than ever before. "I testify that wickedness is rapidly expanding in every segment of our society. President Gorbachev, Middle East Peace Talks 1991. And this is a very significant sign of the movement towards a new era, a new age.We see both in our country and elsewhere.ghosts of the old thinking.When we rid ourselves of their presence, we will be better able to move toward a new world order.relying on the relevant mechanisms of the United Nations." "We are beginning to see practical support. President Ezra Taft Benson, Ensign, May 1978, p. As the second coming of the Lord approaches, Satan's work will intensify through numerous insidious deceptions." His power and influence are so great that, if possible, he would deceive the very elect. (Moses 4:4.) His evil influence may be manifest through governments through false educational, political, economic, religious, and social philosophies through secret societies and organizations and through myriads of other forms. He has a great power over men to 'lead them captive at his will, even as many as would not hearken' to the voice of the Lord. The source of it all is Satan and his hosts. Paul Cheesman, The Book of Mormon: The Keystone Scripture, "The eventual result will be 'an entire separation of the righteous and the wicked'-both in the Church and in the world" (D&C 63:54) 'And upon my house shall it begin, and from my house shall it go forth,' saith the Lord" (Doctrine and Covenants 112:23-26 133:2). In due time the Redeemer's wrath will be felt by all mankind. But he does not delay his coming it is right on schedule.Christ will have a pure people, a Zion people" (Doctrine and Covenants 82:14 97:21 100:16)." Indeed, even now we observe an acceleration of the prophesied polarization of the forces of good and evil" (Doctrine and Covenants 1:35-36)." This process will continue for some years until it reaches its climax at the Savior's coming.The destructions which prepared the way for Christ's appearance to the Nephites and Lamanites will have their counterpart in these last days. Therefore, the Bridegroom has yet to claim his bride-the Church. "It seems that too many of us have overestimated our virtues by underestimating the Lord's standards. Let us join in our fight against the forces of anti-Christ."Įzra Taft Benson, Conference Report, October 1962. But we go blithely and gullibly on our way.We must be vigilant. It is happening here.Our liberty is in danger. We have become lulled away into a false security.I say to you it can happen here. "As a people who have known only liberty, we are inclined to feel, it cannot happen here. I ask you: What value is a car without an engine, a cup without water, a table without food, a lamp without oil? They knew the way but gave only a small measure of loyalty and devotion. They had the saving, exalting gospel, but it had not been made the center of their lives. They were not the gentiles or the heathens or the pagans, nor were they necessarily corrupt and reprobate, but they were knowing people who were foolishly unprepared for the vital happenings that were to affect their eternal lives. All of the virgins, wise and foolish, had accepted the invitation to the wedding supper they had knowledge of the program and had been warned of the important day to come. I believe that the Ten Virgins represent the people of the Church of Jesus Christ and not the rank and file of the world. Joseph Fielding Smith, Church History and Modern Revelation, That we have failed in this is very apparent, we have not accepted the revelations in the Book of Mormon neither in the Doctrine and Covenants with that faith and willingness to know the will of the Lord which would entitle us to receive this greater information. the Book of Mormon) then he would make known to them the greater things. He said he would try the faith of the people and if they were willing to accept the lesser things (i.e. This was the promise the Lord made through Mormon.
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