For each human being, time is a necessary resource. It can neither be ignored nor changed.
— Joseph B. Wirthlin
Look at every Zion society from ancient times to present, and you find at its center love for others.
Prophets have no other purpose, no other mission except to serve God.
Imagine for a moment the result if everyone were to love one another as Jesus loves his disciples. We would have no bickering, quarreling, strife, or contention in our homes. We would not offend or insult one another either verbally or in any other way. We would not have unnecessary litigation over small matters.
Some memories are unforgettable, remaining ever vivid and heartwarming!
Our prayers can and should be focused on the practical, everyday struggles of life.
Every person on the earth today lived at one time in heavenly realms. We walked with our Heavenly Father. We knew Him. We heard His voice. We loved Him.
As society has shifted from an agrarian to an urban structure, the joy and necessity of diligent, hard work have been neglected.
Bookstore operators tell us that the books which head the bestseller list are books on peace and happiness.
I loved my mission in Switzerland and Germany. As I left on the train from Basel, Switzerland, tears flowed down my cheeks because I knew then that my full-time service in the Church had ended.
Too many sit at the banquet table of the gospel of Jesus Christ and merely nibble at the feast placed before them. They go through the motions - attending their meetings perhaps, glancing at scriptures, repeating familiar prayers - but their hearts are far away.
My mother was a very positive thinker; she was always active, always doing something good.
There has always been discouragement, negativism, and temptation in the world because of Lucifer.
A certain amount of impatience may be useful to stimulate and motivate us to action. However, I believe that a lack of patience is a major cause of the difficulties and unhappiness in the world today.
Fasting, coupled with mighty prayer, is powerful.
The Holy Ghost will warn us of danger, and it will inspire us to help others in need.
The light from the sun breaks through space, bathing our planet as it encircles the sun with life-giving warmth and light. Without the sun, there could be no life on this planet; it would be forever barren, cold, and dark.
When we are baptized and confirmed, when brethren are ordained to the priesthood, when we go to the temple and receive our endowment, when we enter into the new and everlasting covenant of eternal marriage - in all these sacred ordinances, we make solemn commitments to keep God's commandments.
Why must we love the Lord? Because as we do so, we become refined, pure, and holy.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints bears His name. He stands at its head and directs it through His chosen prophets.
Immorality, violence, and divorce, with their accompanying sorrows, plague society worldwide.
The Spirit is as operative today in communicating the gospel to all who seek the truth as it was on the day of Pentecost anciently.
Sometimes we should express our gratitude for the small and simple things like the scent of the rain, the taste of your favorite food, or the sound of a loved one's voice.
Parents should plant deeply the seed of the work ethic into the hearts and habits of their children.
My own great-grandfather suffered so much from asthma that he had to walk a mile or two behind the covered wagons crossing the plains to avoid the dust. However, he always arrived at his destination and did his share of the work.
Much of the Netherlands lies considerably below sea level, as you well know. Through the process of building dikes to wall out the salty sea and through pumping the water into canals, the country of the ingenious, resourceful, and doughty Dutch has literally been born of the sea.
My beloved Elisa, my companion and wife, whom I love and revere, is one of the most noble of our Heavenly Father's handmaidens.
The gospel of Jesus Christ is not a religion of mourning and gloom.
The Prophet Joseph Smith lived in troubled times.
Husbands, be patient with your wives; and wives, be patient with your husbands. Don't expect perfection. Find agreeable ways to work out the differences that arise.
I don't know whether we Church members fully appreciate the Book of Mormon, one of our sacred scriptures, as we really should.
We observe that in the scriptures, fasting almost always is linked with prayer. Without prayer, fasting is not complete fasting; it's simply going hungry.
The gift of the Holy Ghost, which is the right to receive the Holy Ghost as a constant companion, is obtained only upon condition of faith in Christ, repentance, baptism by immersion, and the laying on of hands by authorized servants endowed with the Melchizedek Priesthood.
Financial problems cause distress and loss of self-respect.
Yes, the fullness of the gospel is a pearl of great price worth any effort.
We are ever on the threshold of new journeys and new discoveries. Can you imagine the excitement of the Wright brothers on the morning of that first flight? The anticipation of Jonas Salk as he analyzed the data that demonstrated a way to prevent polio?
Some people erroneously believe that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members are not Christian. We have difficulty understanding why anyone could accept and promote an idea that is so far from the truth.
President Benson's mighty influence is felt in many ways. His timely and inspired counsel to read the precious Book of Mormon brought an added appreciation of this sacred scripture to all who followed his direction.
This I have observed: There are no language barriers in the Church. There is a mighty power that transcends the power of messages conveyed by words alone, and this is the power of messages communicated by the Spirit to our hearts.
There are many reasons our prayers may lack power. Sometimes they become routine. Our prayers become hollow when we say similar words in similar ways over and over so often that the words become more of a recitation than a communication.
Charity must become a fundamental state of mind and heart that guides us in all we do.
The spiritual self of each of us is that part of us that will never grow old, or ill, or die, but it must be nurtured and invigorated!
I love the German and the Swiss people for their many fine traits of character. I love their language that is so exacting and yet so expressive.
No matter our age, circumstances, or abilities, each one of us can create something remarkable of his life.
I have had the opportunity to become acquainted with many wonderful people from many walks of life. I have known rich and poor, famous and modest, wise and otherwise.
When the Savior Himself was born, there were troubled times.
The Lord, Jesus Christ, is our perfect example of patience.
Fast offerings are used for one purpose only: to bless the lives of those in need.
Through the Prophet Joseph Smith, the Lord has established His Church once again among men.
The Holy Ghost is a personage of Spirit: a separate and distinct member of the Godhead.
