This prophecy is a solemn warning, not just to the Christian world in general but also to the Latter-day Saints, particularly those in the United States (see commentary on 3 Nephi 16:10-15). The Saints of God need to labor day and night to retain purity of heart and thus propriety in their dealings with God and with one another. Zion can only be established among a people who are pure in heart, a people who search out the poor and needy, who see to those needs, and who focus their attention, their loyalties, and their time on people and on things which have eternal relevance and worth.