Veazey’s later counsel on creating Zion
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Editorial paraphrase of the source · Stephen M. Veazey, Doctrine and Covenants 163:1–4; editorial contextual comparison
In section 163:1–4, Veazey presents the church’s name as a calling to bless creation. Christ’s peace offers reconciliation with God, other people, oneself and the earth. Worship and community should help restore those relationships.
Zion takes shape through communities practicing generosity, justice and peace. The counsel calls for resistance to cultural, political and religious forces that obstruct reconciliation. It warns against fear and prejudice that divide people, including divisions promoted in Christ’s name.
The suffering of poor, displaced, mistreated and sick people is described as contrary to God’s will. Their welfare concerns everyone. Environmental damage is connected with greed, conflict and the mistaken belief that consumption has no consequences. Church education and community work should prepare disciples to address poverty, disease, war and environmental decline.
This is later canonical counsel in the same community, placed beside section 140’s condition of spiritual preparation.
Doctrine and Covenants, Community of Christ · Section 163:1–4, Stephen M. Veazey, presented 25 March 2007; Open Scripture Foundation transcription.
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2026-09-11T06:11:25+00:00
In section 163:1–4, Veazey presents the church’s name as a calling to bless creation. Christ’s peace offers reconciliation with God, other people, oneself and the earth. Worship and community should help restore those relationships.
Zion takes shape through communities practicing generosity, justice and peace. The counsel calls for resistance to cultural, political and religious forces that obstruct reconciliation. It warns against fear and prejudice that divide people, including divisions promoted in Christ’s name.
The suffering of poor, displaced, mistreated and sick people is described as contrary to God’s will. Their welfare concerns everyone. Environmental damage is connected with greed, conflict and the mistaken belief that consumption has no consequences. Church education and community work should prepare disciples to address poverty, disease, war and environmental decline.
This is later canonical counsel in the same community, placed beside section 140’s condition of spiritual preparation. It does not quote section 140 or calculate a date for Zion.
2026-10-05T15:53:49+00:00
In section 163:1–4, Veazey presents the church’s name as a calling to bless creation. Christ’s peace offers reconciliation with God, other people, oneself and the earth. Worship and community should help restore those relationships.
Zion takes shape through communities practicing generosity, justice and peace. The counsel calls for resistance to cultural, political and religious forces that obstruct reconciliation. It warns against fear and prejudice that divide people, including divisions promoted in Christ’s name.
The suffering of poor, displaced, mistreated and sick people is described as contrary to God’s will. Their welfare concerns everyone. Environmental damage is connected with greed, conflict and the mistaken belief that consumption has no consequences. Church education and community work should prepare disciples to address poverty, disease, war and environmental decline.
This is later canonical counsel in the same community, placed beside section 140’s condition of spiritual preparation.