I pray for the people of the world not only for the Latter-day Saints, but I pray God’s blessings upon every loyal, patriotic man and woman that is endeavoring to do right, and to uphold the laws of the countries where they reside. Sustain the government of the nation wherever you are, and speak well of it, for this is right, and the government has a right to expect it of you, so long as that government sustains you in your civil and religious liberty, in those rights which inherently belong to every person born on the earth. Govern yourself in kingdom-building activities, such as keeping a personal journal, genealogy and temple work, improved home teaching, welfare services, civic and patriotic involvement to protect our freedom.” 7. Stevenson Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles As you extend yourself with kindness, care, and compassion, I promise that you will lift up arms that hang down and will heal hearts. A patriotism that puts country ahead of self a patriotism which is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.’ 6. My favorite prescription for patriotism is that of Adlai Stevenson… ‘What do we mean by patriotism in the context of our times?. The single word that best describes a fulfillment of the duties of civic virtue is patriotism. I cherish patriotism and love of country in all lands.
LDS SPIRITUAL THOUGHTS ON GRATITUDE FREE
I thank the Lord for the eternal principle of freedom, free agency, the right choice. The priesthood of God should be an example of patriotism and loyalty to our country. I am convinced that if we are to continue to have the freedoms which came of the inspiration of the Almighty to our Founding Fathers, we must return to the God who is their true author…May we look to him as the author of our liberty. If I lose my life in a good cause I am willing to be sacrificed on the altar of virtue, righteousness and truth, in maintaining the laws and Constitution of the United States, if need be, for the general good of mankind. In honor of the Fourth of July we have compiled 10 patriotic quotes from various leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: 1.
The 12th Article of Faith states, “We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.”
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