Keep the commandments

The lands of America contain much of the world's wealth—in hydraulic power, in metals, in wood, in the oil deposits. In many natural resources, the land of America is rich and will produce abundantly. This is for you, for us, and for all the good people who live upon the land of America. Protection against enemies has been promised. In all the Americas, neither kings nor emperors will combine to take the land. Great promises are given us, if we live the commandments God has given us.

Now it would please the Lord to see us enjoy the bounties of this world. It was for us he created the world and placed upon it many things to help us. He does not want us to be poor and dissipated. He does not want us to be cold and hungry. He wants us all to enjoy the things of life. But we must remember one thing-we must live the commandments of the Lord. You know what they are. "Thou shalt not kill. Thou shalt not commit adultery. Thou shalt not steal" (Exodus 20:13-15). You must keep your bodies clean, healthy, and strong, living in accordance with the Word of Wisdom and the law of chastity. You must keep your minds clean, filling them with good, constructive thoughts. You must support the Church authorities and your mission authorities and your national authorities. It means you will observe the Lord's day and keep the Sabbath holy, and that you will pay your tithes and your offerings. When you have lived these commandments, the Lord will bless you with many blessings.