(9/5/04)
"Ye are the light of the world; a city set upon a hill" (see Matt. 5:14). What does that mean? Well, a commentary on this scripture says: 'The disciples are to be the light of the world, being the representatives of Him who is the world's true Light. They are to enlighten it as its teachers, and also by the examples of their lives. They are contemplated not as individuals but as a visible society, or Church. The old city set on a hill was Jerusalem. This was shortly to be trodden under the foot of men as having lost its savour.' (J. R. Dummelow, ed., A Commentary on the Holy Bible [New York: Macmillan, 1936], p. 641.)

"Just so today, any Latter-day Saint in Church circles, in military service, in social life, or in the business community is looked upon not just as an individual, but as the visible Church today. Someone has said: 'Be careful how you act, because you may be the only standard Church work some people may ever read.'"

"The Teachings of Harold B. Lee," edited by Clyde J. Williams [Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1996], p. 588

(9/6/04)
"If we as a people will walk with integrity, will be honest and moral in our actions, will put into our lives the simple and basic and wonderful principle of the Golden Rule, others will be led to inquire and learn. We shall become as a city set upon a hill whose light cannot be hid. (See Matt. 5:14.) We shall witness an ever-growing fulfillment of the promise of Isaiah: 'And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths.' (Isa. 2:3.)" - Gordon B. Hinckley, “Five Million Members—A Milestone and Not a Summit,” Ensign, May 1982, p. 45

(9/7/04)
"Each of us possesses an inner light, the light of Christ (see Moro. 7:16-19). We can affect the brightness of that light by our thoughts and actions. There is a strong suggestion in Matthew 5:16 [Matt. 5:16] that we, by controlling our thoughts and actions, can choose how we affect the lives of those around us." - LeGrand R. Curtis, "Perfection: A Daily Process," Ensign, July 1995, p. 30

(9/8/04)
"I believe The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can save the world if its members will live as saints of God should. Each time we let down in living gospel principles, someone is sure to observe our conduct and form an unfavorable opinion about us and the spiritual values of the Church. Our faithfulness gives meaning to the doctrines we teach. The Savior emphasized this statement by saying: 'Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.' (Matt. 5:16.)" - Elder Delbert L. Stapley, "Our Responsibility: To Save the World," Ensign, December 1971, p. 95