Overcoming the World

Here is something that was prophesied back in 1889 by the prophet Lorenzo Snow.  If we were that "advanced in knowledge" back then, think of where we are today.

"We are considerably advanced in the knowledge of the things of God, and are qualified to act in His behalf; yet we are not entirely out of the wilderness, if I may be permitted to use that expression.  The time will come when we shall overcome the world and every temptation that can be advanced to affect us.  We are now advancing to that point;  but we have not yet reached it.  And now comes a time when the Latter-day Saints will probably be subjected to temptation greater and more subtle than we ever again will experience as a people.  But let me tell you that after we have passed through the scenes that are now before us, the clouds will break; and ... we will stand on  a much higher [plane] of righteousness, of faith, power and influence than ever before.  We will have the approval and blessings of the Almighty, and we will have influence with the world.  They will respect us more than they ever have done."

I really liked this quote, sometimes it feels like the world is winning in the battle of good and bad.  We will "overcome the world,"  it has been prophesied by a prophet of God.