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6/26/09
“The growth of this Church
has not come because it was popular. It has been in spite of the opposition, of
the wise men of the world; it has been in spite of the opposition of religious
teachers, and it has continued to gather here and there choice spirits who have
lived in such a way that they could comprehend the truth. The lack of faith in
the world today would be appalling, but for the fact that the Lord has set his
hand to redeem Israel. The condition of humanity today, their lack of knowledge
that God lives, is not altogether the result of their desire to do wrong, but it
is the result of having done wrong, of disobedience to the commandments of God.
Throughout the world, those who have not faith in God have not complied with his
teachings, have not listened to the whisperings of the still small voice, have
not done their best, else the Lord would not have forsaken them. The Spirit of
God continues to strive with men everywhere as long as they make the effort to
keep his commandments.” -
George A.
Smith., “Conference Report,” October 1916, Second Day—Morning Session, p. 48