Even when we make mistakes, we hope others will love us in spite of our shortcomings - even if we don't deserve it.
— Joseph B. Wirthlin
In the first century A.D., members of the growing Church in Corinth were enthusiastic about the gospel. Almost all were recent converts to the Church. Many were attracted to it through the preaching of the Apostle Paul and others.
William McKinley Oswald was my high school football coach. He was a great coach and had a profound influence on my life. But I think he could have learned his method of motivating players from an army drill sergeant.
I remember when I was young, there was an older boy who was physically and mentally disabled. He had a speech impediment and walked with difficulty. The boys used to make fun of him. They teased and taunted him until sometimes he would cry.
Perhaps the best-known Old Testament example of perseverance is the story of Job.
Perseverance is a positive, active characteristic.
There was never any doubt of Christ's priorities.
At a very early age and continuing throughout my life, I have marveled at the beautiful story of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The responsibility to do missionary work rests with every member of the Church.
Honesty is of God and dishonesty of the devil; the devil was a liar from the beginning.
We know that we are often judged by the company we keep. We know how influential classmates, friends, and other peer groups can be. If any of our companions are prone to be unrighteous in their living, we are better off seeking new associations immediately.
The sweet companionship of eternal marriage is one of the greatest blessings God has granted to His children.
Everyone has wondered if his or her life will ultimately be a happy one.
For individuals to become fully active in the Church, they generally must experience a spiritual conversion and a social integration.
We do not know the precise time of the Second Coming of the Savior, but we do know that we are living in the latter days and are closer to the Second Coming than when the Savior lived his mortal life in the meridian of time.
I urge you children to be patient with your parents. If they seem to be out of touch on such vital issues as dating, clothing styles, modern music, and use of family cars, listen to them anyway. They have the experience that you lack.
Kindness is a passport that opens doors and fashions friends. It softens hearts and molds relationships that can last lifetimes.
True love lasts forever.
I give thanks to my Creator for this wonderful life where each of us has the opportunity to learn lessons we could not fully comprehend by any other means.
Many of the most important and life-changing moments of my life occurred when I was a young man. The lessons I learned then formed my character and shaped my destiny.
President Eyring is a wise, learned, and spiritual man.
We have numerous examples of perseverance in the scriptures, in secular history, and in our own experiences.
The Savior was selfless. He viewed himself and his own needs as secondary, and he ministered to others tirelessly, lovingly, effectively.
Perfection is worth striving for, even if it is ultimately unattainable in this life.
There is no limit to the potential of brethren working together in complete brotherhood and selflessness toward spiritual goals. The power of God working through such channels will bring unimaginable blessings to all concerned.
Priesthood lessons are regularly devoted to topics of family leadership, and quorum leaders everywhere are feeling more and more their responsibility to teach and train their quorum members to be better husbands and fathers.
To beguile is to deceive or lead astray, as Lucifer beguiled Eve in the Garden of Eden.
Valued companionships begin with a personal commitment to be an exemplary companion.
Work is therapy for the soul.
It is not hard for me to remember when I was in college. I loved many things about college life: I loved learning. I loved the comradery. And I loved football.
Desire, burning desire, is basic to achieving anything beyond the ordinary.
The birth of the Savior into mortality is an event of immeasurable significance that occurred almost 2,000 years ago. In much of the world, calendar years are numbered forward and backward from the entire time of His birth.
There is no substitute for kindness in the home. This lesson I learned from my father. He always listened to my mother's advice. As a result, he was a better, wiser, and kinder man.
Kindness is the essence of greatness and the fundamental characteristic of the noblest men and women I have known.
Love is the beginning, the middle, and the end of the pathway of discipleship. It comforts, counsels, cures, and consoles.
My parents taught me to react quickly when temptation comes and to say 'No!' instantly and emphatically. I recommend that same counsel to you. Avoid temptations.
Many feel discouraged because they have not measured up to their potential.
Indeed, the world is a better place because there was such a leader as President Gordon B. Hinckley.
When some people have a difficult job to do, they give up everything else until that job is finished. Others just give up.
The Savior encouraged brotherhood. He was not a long-distance leader. He walked and worked with those whom he led. He was not afraid of close friendships. He spent many hours with his disciples, and his relationships with them were intimate.
As an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, I testify to you this day that the time will come when every one of us will look into the Savior's loving eyes.
Priesthood quorums teach and assist their members to attain good health, financial stability, and a year's supply of food and clothing. They also teach their members to be self-reliant and to give their time, talents, and means in behalf of the Church, community, and needy.
As parents know, little children are, by their nature, without guile. They speak the thoughts of their minds without reservation or hesitance as we have learned as parents when they embarrass us at times. They do not deceive. They set an example of being without guile.
To be without guile is to be free of deceit, cunning, hypocrisy, and dishonesty in thought or action.
The compassion of Christlike friends deeply touches and changes our lives.
'Success' is a seductive word. Thousands of books have been written on the subject. They promise money, freedom, leisure, and luxury.
The Lord has promised great rewards for those who reach out to strengthen their brothers and sisters.
Charity can be the outward expression of faith and hope.
Dates that come around every year help us measure progress in our lives. One annual event, New Year's Day, is a time of reflection and resolution.
Kind words not only lift our spirits in the moment they are given, but they can linger with us over the years.
