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8/18/98
"My testimony today is that through Jesus Christ we can be born again. We
can change. We can change completely. And we can stay changed." — J.
Richard Clarke, "The
Lord of Life," Ensign, May 1993, p. 9
1/15/99
"I believe that our conduct reflects our depth of understanding and
appreciation for our Savior and his atonement. As your scriptural theme for Book
of Mormon week states: 'If ye have experienced a change of heart, and if ye have
felt to sing the song of redeeming love, . . . can ye feel so now?' (Alma 5:26). Our love for the
Lord should be our greatest motivation to live righteously When we have a
knowledge of and feeling for his suffering, how can we consciously contribute to
that suffering through choosing to commit sin? — J. Richard Clarke,
"Choice - The Crucible of Character," BYU Speeches of the Year, 14
February 1989
7/1/05
"As we learn to be loving, caring families in
mortality, our hearts will naturally turn to members of our kindred family in
the spirit world. As they continue to live beyond the veil, they wait—they wait
for us, their family, to share the blessings of the ordinances of the
priesthood. They yearn to belong to the eternal family circle. They are anxious
for us to make this possible. Are we not compelled to do so?" - J. Richard
Clarke, "Our
Kindred Family—Expression of Eternal Love," Ensign, May 1989, 61
11/20/05
"I believe there are three elements which characterize successful
stewardship—agency, diligence, and accountability. We are free to accept or
reject the invitation to serve, but once we accept, we assume full
responsibility for the results. In section 4 of the Doctrine and Covenants, we
read, O ye that embark in the service of God [I see this as the invitation], see
that ye serve him with all your heart, might, mind and strength (D&C
4:2). And then, in section 72: 'It is required of the Lord, at the hand of
every steward, to render an account of his stewardship, both in time and in
eternity (D&C 72:3).' While we
are ultimately accountable to the Lord, we are also accountable to his mortal
priesthood administrators." - J. Richard Clarke, "Successful
Welfare Stewardship," Ensign (CR), November 1978, p.81
6/3/06
"The restored gospel of Jesus Christ provides the solution to all the hungers of
life. Jesus said: 'I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never
hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.' (John
6:35.) We would all like to have the Savior's capacity to assuage the
hungers of the world; but let us not forget that there are many simple ways by
which we can walk in His steps. Let us remember that in giving of ourselves, it
is less a question of giving a lot than of giving at the right moment." - J.
Richard Clarke, "Love
Extends beyond Convenience," Ensign (CR), November 1981, p.79