The Stripling Warriors - the Sons of Helaman

K. Douglas Bassett

Romans 8:31; Conference Report, Apr. 1942, p. 96; Conference Report, 1952, pp. 89-90; Conference Report, Oct. 1927, pp. 11-12

“Before the final triumphal return of the Lord, the question as to whether we may save our constitutional republic is simply based on two factors—the number of patriots and the extent of their obedience.” (Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson, p. 344)
“In the spiritual battles you are waging, I see you as today’s sons of Helaman.” (Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson, p. 520)
“What does it mean to be true to the faith? That word true implies commitment, integrity, endurance, and courage. It reminds us of the Book of Mormon’s description of the 2,000 young warriors: [in Alma 53:20-21]. In the spirit of that description I say to our returned missionaries—men and women who have made covenants to serve the Lord and who have already served Him in the great work of proclaiming the gospel and perfecting the Saints—are you being true to the faith? Do you have the faith and continuing commitment to demonstrate the principles of the gospel in your own lives, consistently? You have served well, but do you, like the pioneers, have the courage and the consistency to be true to the faith and to endure to the end?” (Dallin H. Oaks, Ensign, Nov. 1997, p. 73)

The Stripling Warriors - the Sons of Helaman

Romans 8:31; Conference Report, Apr. 1942, p. 96; Conference Report, 1952, pp. 89-90; Conference Report, Oct. 1927, pp. 11-12

“Before the final triumphal return of the Lord, the question as to whether we may save our constitutional republic is simply based on two factors—the number of patriots and the extent of their obedience.” (Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson, p. 344)
“In the spiritual battles you are waging, I see you as today’s sons of Helaman.” (Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson, p. 520)
“What does it mean to be true to the faith? That word true implies commitment, integrity, endurance, and courage. It reminds us of the Book of Mormon’s description of the 2,000 young warriors: [in Alma 53:20-21]. In the spirit of that description I say to our returned missionaries—men and women who have made covenants to serve the Lord and who have already served Him in the great work of proclaiming the gospel and perfecting the Saints—are you being true to the faith? Do you have the faith and continuing commitment to demonstrate the principles of the gospel in your own lives, consistently? You have served well, but do you, like the pioneers, have the courage and the consistency to be true to the faith and to endure to the end?” (Dallin H. Oaks, Ensign, Nov. 1997, p. 73)

Latter-Day Commentary on the Book of Mormon

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