Let us here observe, that a religion that does not require the sacrifice of all things, never has power sufficient to produce the faith necessary unto life and salvation.
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The exaltation and happiness of any community, goes hand in hand with the knowledge possessed by the people, when applied to laudable ends; whereupon we can exclaim like the wise man; righteousness exalteth a nation; for righteousness embraces knowledge and knowledge is power.
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We should gather all the good and true principles in the world and treasure them up, or we shall not come out true Mormons.
— Joseph Smith Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith
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Whatever God requires is right, no matter what it is, although we may not see the reason there of until all of the events transpire.
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Happiness is the object and design of our existence; and will be the end thereof, if we pursue the path that leads to it; and this path is virtue, uprightness, faithfulness, holiness, and keeping all the commandments of God.
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Man is that he might have joy.
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