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(5/22/03)
"Obedience involves self-restraint and self-control. One may find temporary
pleasure in the gratification of an appetite, in the indulgence of desire, but
lasting joy comes only to the man who is willing to pay the price of
self-denial. To achieve self-realization, 'Everything worth while in life must
be bought and paid for by giving up some habits and indulgences which are
irreconcilable to its possession.' 'Wickedness never was happiness.' (Alma 41:10.) Nobody ever
found real or permanent satisfaction in doing wrong." — Hugh B. Brown, "Continuing the
Quest," [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1961], p. 115-116
(5/23/03)
"Opposed to God's plan of eternal happiness for every human soul is Satan's
plan that ends in remorse and awful remembrance of all our guilt in that day of
judgment." — Harold B. Lee,
"Decisions for Successful Living," [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co.,
1973], p. 153-154
(5/24/03)
"Alma reminds us that 'wickedness never was happiness' (Alma 41:10), and thus it is
impossible to have true joy and happiness while engaging in evildoing.
Righteousness does not guarantee a life of constant sunshine devoid of rain
clouds, but wickedness most assuredly robs us of joy, which joy is the design of
our existence." — Spencer J. Condie,
"In Perfect Balance," [Salt Lake City, Utah: Bookcraft, 1993]
(5/25/03)
"In the Book of Mormon we read that 'despair cometh because of iniquity.' (Moro. 10:22.) 'When I do good
I feel good,' said Abraham Lincoln, 'and when I do bad I feel bad.' Sin pulls a
man down into despondency and despair. While a man may take some temporary
pleasure in sin, the end result is unhappiness. 'Wickedness never was
happiness.' (Alma 41:10.)
Sin creates disharmony with God and is depressing to the spirit. Therefore, a
man would do well to examine himself to see that he is in harmony with all of
God's laws. Every law kept brings a particular blessing. Every law broken brings
a particular blight. Those who are heavy laden with despair should come unto the
Lord, for his yoke is easy and his burden is light. (See Matt. 11:28-30.)" — Ezra Taft Benson, "Do
Not Despair," General Conference, Oct. 1974, pp. 90-91
(5/26/03)
"Alma said it well. He had tasted the bitterness of a sinful life and of
spiritual rebellion, so he knew well what he was saying - 'Wickedness never was
happiness.' (Alma 41:10.)
And since happiness brings peace, wickedness brings its antithesis - strife and
turmoil." — Spencer W. Kimball,
"Miracle of Forgiveness," p. 360
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