"We need these conferences. We need them to remind us of our responsibilities and obligations. We must never forget that spirituality must be the dominant focus of all of our activity in the church."
      A recent magazine article praised the church as a well-run financial institution of great wealth. It grossly exaggerated the figures.
      "The money the church receives from faithful members is consecrated. It is the Lord's purse. Our church facilities are money consuming and not money producing. We are not a financial institution. We are the church of Jesus Christ. The funds for which we are responsible involve a sacred trust, to be handled with absolute honesty and integrity and with great prudence as the dedicated consecrations of the people."
      Members are to counsel with the Lord in all undertakings and strive to be better neighbors, better employers and employees.
      "Let us be men and women of integrity and honesty in business, in education, in government, in the professions — whatever is our place in life."
      "I have a confession to make, my brothers and sisters. It is simply this: I love you. I love the people of this church. I love all who are faithful. I love all who follow the ways of the Lord.
      "May God bless you, our beloved friends and associates. Our brethren and sisters. We are proud to be one with you in moving forward this mighty work. We are all in this together. Every man and woman has a part to play. God give us the strength and will to play it well."