Zion is Zion because of
the character, attributes, and faithfulness
of her citizens. Remember, "the Lord called his
people Zion, because they were of one heart and one mind,
and dwelt in righteousness; and there was no
poor among them." If we would establish Zion in
our homes, branches, wards, and stakes, we must
rise to this standard. (1) It will be necessary
to become unified in one heart and one
mind; (2) to become, individually and
collectively, a holy people; and (3) to care for the poor and
needy with such effectiveness that we eliminate
poverty among us. We cannot wait until Zion
comes for these things to happen--Zion will
come only as they happen.
