[Joseph Smith] foresaw the time when the destiny of the nation would be in danger and would hang as by a thread. Thank God he did not see the thread break. He also indicated the important part that this people should yet play in standing for the principles embodied in these sacred documents - the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

From the Book of Mormon we learn how disciples of Christ live in times of war.

If we have any criticism of our leaders, we invite Satan into our lives and beliefs.

If we would truly seek to be more like our Savior and Master, learning to love as He loves should be our highest goal

Those who think clean thoughts do not do dirty deeds.

Our parents deserve our honor and respect for giving us life itself. Beyond this they almost always made countless sacrifices as they cared for and nurtured us through our infancy and childhood, provided us with the necessities of life, and nursed us through physical illnesses and the emotional stresses of growing up.

To a significant degree, we are an overfed and undernourished nation digging an early grave with our teeth, and lacking the energy that could be ours because we overindulge in junk foods.