One of the greatest challenges mortals face is to be able to live in the world, but not be of the world. "We have to create Zion in the midst of Babylon."
"Of course, there is no particular city today which personifies Babylon. Babylon was, in the time of ancient Israel, a city which had become sensual, decadent and corrupt." However, we see the concept of Babylon becoming more widespread. "We see Babylon in our cities, we see Babylon in our communities, we see Babylon everywhere."
"We seek Zion because it is the habitation of our Lord, who is Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. In Zion, and from Zion, his luminous and incandescent light will shine forth and he will rule forever."
"We do not need to become puppets in the hands of the culture of the place and times. We can be courageous, and can walk in the Lord's paths, and follow his footsteps. And if we do, we will be called Zion, and we will be the people of the Lord."
"We can have our own standards for music, and literature, and dance, and film, and language. We can have our own standards for dress and deportment, for politeness and respect. We can live in accordance with God's moral laws. We can limit how much of Babylon we allow into our homes" through the media.