(3/9/98)
"If we could feel or were sensitive even in the slightest to the matchless love of our Savior and his willingness to suffer for our individual sins, we would cease procrastination and 'clean the slate,' and repent of all our transgressions." — David B. Haight, "Our Lord and Savior," "Ensign," May 1988, page 23

(10/24/99)
"The evidence is overwhelming and the need so critical for a strong bond of respect and admiration in our homes. The trend is growing more acute daily. Latter-day Saint parents must analyze the foundation on which their homes are being built, for the rains of evil are descending. Parents must prayerfully prepare for their particular family needs." — "A Foundation Whereon Men Cannot Fall," General Conference, April 1972

(10/25/99)
"The transformation of once-mighty man-made empires with such speed and determination has released new springs of faith and hope in the hearts of hundreds of millions of oppressed souls. Where there was despair, now the bright light of freedom shines forth. This only could have happened in such a miraculous way by the intervening hand of the Almighty. Truly, 'the Lord is able to do all things.'" — General Conference, April 1990

(10/26/99)
"Regular temple attendance is one of the simplest ways you can bless those who are waiting in the spirit world. If you live near a temple, partake of the opportunity to go often and regularly. If you live some distance from a temple, plan excursions so that you, too, might be uplifted and edified through this most satisfying and much-needed labor of love." — "Personal Temple Worship," General Conference, April 1993

(10/27/99)
"Our most valuable worship experience in the sacrament meeting is the sacred ordinance of the sacrament, for it provides the opportunity to focus our minds and hearts upon the Savior and His sacrifice." — "The Sacrament—And The Sacrifice," General Conference, October 1989

(10/28/99)
"If we could feel or were sensitive even in the slightest to the matchless love of our Savior and His willingness to suffer for our individual sins, we would cease procrastination and 'clean the slate' and repent of all of our transgressions." — General Conference, April 1988

(10/29/99)
"The work we have been assigned to do has been placed by the Almighty in the hands of a fearless leader. By your sustaining with uplifted hands, you have pledged to follow our prophet. He is the mouthpiece of the Lord." — General Conference, October 1980

(11/26/01)
"You young men are the protectors of your sisters and of the girls with whom you associate. Your duty to them and to yourself is to be morally clean and sexually pure before the Lord. Movies and television scenes often imply moral cleanliness is old fashioned and not in tune with this modern world, but commandments cut into the stone tablets by the finger of God have not changed. The Lord declared, 'Thou shalt not... commit adultery,' and later added, 'nor do anything like unto it.' (D&C 59:6.) The commandments are clear and understandable and uncompromising." — David B. Haight, "A Time for Preparation," "Ensign," Nov. 1991, p. 38

(9/12/02)
"The Book of Mormon substantiates the Bible in its teachings of the Savior, speaks of Christ more than any other subject, and teaches that our Savior is the Redeemer and Atoner of mankind, constantly emphasizing that he is the central figure in God's plan of salvation. This divine record makes converts to its message and to his Church, which teaches it." — David B. Haight, "Joseph Smith: The Prophet (audio link)," Brigham Young University 1985-86 Devotional and Fireside Speeches

(7/10/03)
"One reason for the decline in moral values is that the world has invented a new, constantly changing, and undependable standard of moral conduct referred to as 'situational ethics.' Now individuals define good and evil as being adjustable according to each situation; this is in direct contrast to the proclaimed God-given absolute standard: 'Thou shalt not!'—as in 'Thou shalt not steal' (Exodus 20:15)." -- David B. Haight, "A Light unto the World," [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1997], p. 162

(1/1/04)
"As I think of the world that I knew when I was young, the basics that we talk about were in place then. With all of the things that I've seen happen since I've lived upon the earth, nothing has come along to change the basics. We now have the great ability to communicate as rapidly as we do and in the various ways that we do. We can travel faster--through the air, in automobiles, and so on--but the basics, the eternal principles, haven't changed a bit." - David B. Haight, "The Basics Have Not Changed," General Conference, April 1997

(11/2/04)
"Tomorrow is Easter! Christians everywhere will commemorate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though the anniversary date may not be accurate, the Easter season should inspire us to study and reflect upon the infinite and eternal atonement of Christ-'the firstfruits of them that slept' (1 Cor. 15:20). The resurrection of Jesus from the tomb is the most glorious of all messages to mankind." - David B. Haight, "Our Lord and Savior," Ensign, May 1988, p. 22

(3/16/05)
"It is incumbent upon the members of the Church who have had the gift of religious freedom to share this knowledge and testimony with the peoples of the world. Do not underestimate the profound influence-politically and socially-of the principles of the restored gospel upon all of mankind." - David B. Haight, "Filling the Whole Earth," Ensign, May 1990, p. 24

(10/17/05)
"What a privilege and a blessing to be a small part of this great work! With that heritage, however, comes a great responsibility. The Lord needs messengers to match his message. He needs those who are able to wield the mighty and eternal influence that he has placed in their hands. In Section 88, where the Lord speaks of hastening his work, he gives to the laborers of his kingdom a commandment to 'prepare yourselves, and sanctify yourselves; yea, purify your hearts, and cleanse your hands and your feet before me, that I may make you clean' (D&C 88:74)." - David B. Haight, "A Light unto the World," p.68

2/20/06
"The Lord has placed in our hands the divine power and authority to act in all things, to preach the gospel and perform the ordinances of salvation by which men are sealed up into eternal life. You are different from the rest of the world." - David B. Haight, "The Responsibility of Young Aaronic Priesthood Bearers," Ensign (CR), May 1981, p.40

8/4/06
"Revelations to Joseph Smith expand mans knowledge that Jesus Christ was crucified to save the world from sin, that through his act of redemption all mankind will be resurrected from the grave and given the possibility of eternal life if obedient to gospel principles.

"We are taught further enlightenment on Jesus' statement 'In my Fathers house are many mansions' (John 14:2). We learn not only of the degrees of glory and those eligible, but that man should strive for the highest heaven which is available, and is reachable only through obedience to all of God's commandments. President George Albert Smith said: 'One of the beautiful things to me in the Gospel of Jesus Christ is that it brings us all to a common level. It is not necessary for a man to be a president of a stake, or a member of the Quorum of the Twelve, in order to attain a high place in the celestial kingdom. The humblest member of the Church, if he keeps the commandments of God, will obtain an exaltation just as much as any other man in the celestial kingdom. The beauty of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is that it makes us all equal. ... As we keep the commandments of the Lord ... we have equal opportunities for exaltation' (in Conference Report, Oct. 1933, p. 25)." - David B. Haight, "Joseph Smith the Prophet," Ensign (CR), November 1979, p.22

8/6/06
"'If a single man achieves the highest kind of love,' wrote Mahatma Gandhi, 'it will be sufficient to neutralize the hate of millions.' (Hermann Hagedorn, Prophet in the Wilderness: The Story of Albert Schweitzer, New York: MacMillan Co., 1948, title page.)

"God does not love us because we are lovable, have a pleasing personality or a good sense of humor, or at rare times show exceptional kindness. In spite of who we are and what we have done, God wants to pour out His love on us, for the unlovable are also precious unto Him." - David B. Haight, "Love All," Ensign (CR), November 1982, p.10

1/8/07
"Elder John A. Widtsoe made this remarkable statement: 'When the history of human thought shall be written from the point of view of temple worship, it may well be found that temples and the work done in them have been the dominating influence in shaping human thought from the beginning of the race. Even today,' he continued, 'political controversies are as nothing in determining the temper of a people, as compared with religious sentiments and convictions, especially as practiced in the temples of the people.' ("Temple Worship," p. 52.)

"The salvation of our Heavenly Fathers children from Adam and Eve to the present generation is the most important work in time and eternity. Our joy—or our disappointment—in the eternities may hinge on our willing participation in this great latter-day work." - David B. Haight, "Personal Temple Worship," Ensign (CR), May 1993, p.23

2/29/08
"A person who has developed spirituality may suffer deeply and know frustration; but yet he is able to continue in showing forth kindness and love because of a power that rises up from his spiritual base that governs his actions and urges him to speak with a new tongue (2 Ne. 31:14), as Nephi said, and to be his best despite obstacles and setbacks." - David B. Haight, "Our Lord and Savior," Ensign (CR), May 1988, p.21