“The Lord created you and me for the purpose of becoming Gods like Himself; when we have been proved in our present capacity, and been faithful with all things He puts into our possession. We are created, we are born for the express purpose of growing up from the low estate of manhood, to become Gods like unto our Father in heaven. That is the truth about it, just as it is.”Brigham Young, August 8, 1852 · The Gospel of Salvation—A Vision—Redemption of the Earth and All that Pertains to It · JD 3:80-96