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"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
4/30/09
"The Apostle Paul was fearless and never wavered in his testimony of
Jesus. His faith and determination lifted him from being a tentmaker to
become a teacher, a missionary, leader, and organizer of Christian
branches. He most certainly wasn't a ‘sissy’ nor weak. People of great
faith know what is right and do it. They have uncompromised determination
and commitment and are capable of enduring pressure or hardship. Paul knew
what was right, and you know what is right. When you take courage like
Paul and do what you know is right, nothing will stop your progress but
yourself." - David B. Haight, “A Time for Preparation,” Ensign (CR),
November 1991, p.36
6/30/09
“God accomplishes His purposes heart to heart. The prophet Nephi helps us
to understand this: ‘It is the love of God, which sheddeth itself abroad
in the hearts of the children of men; wherefore, it is the most desirable
above all things.’ (1 Ne. 11:22.)
“The depth and magnitude of God's love for all of His children is
emphasized in the writings of John: ‘For God so loved the world, that he
gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not
perish, but have everlasting life.’ (John 3:16.)” - David B. Haight, “Love
All,” Ensign (CR), November 1982, p. 10
2/17/10
“One of the most important lessons I have learned is that our capacity as
children of God becomes what it has to be. We should never minimize or
underestimate our ability to deal with challenges placed before us. The
size or complexity of challenges need not be a cause for alarm or despair.
Human potentiality is perhaps the most squandered resource on earth, and
possibly the least tapped.” - David B. Haight, “My Neighbor—My Brother!,”
Ensign (CR), May 1987, p. 59
6/11/2011
"In the hearts of all mankind, of whatever race or station in life, there
are inexpressible longings for something they do not now possess. This
longing is implanted in man by a loving Creator.
"It is God’s design that this longing of the human heart should lead to
the one who alone is able to satisfy it. That fulness is found only in
Jesus the Christ, the Son of our Eternal Father in Heaven. Paul declared,
“For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell.” (Col.
1:19.)" - David B. Haight, "Jesus
Is Our Savior," Ensign (CR) April 1982
8/2/11
He did not limit or say “all who are perfect come unto me” or just the
rich, or just the poor, or just the healthy, or those without sin, or
those who pray the longest, or just the sick. His invitation is to all:
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you
rest,” comfort, peace; “for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
His plea to all is to love God, love His children, keep His commandments,
and believe that Jesus is the Christ, born of God. (See 1
Jn. 5:1–3.) - David B. Haight, "People
to People," Ensign (CR) October 1981
8/11/11
Besides loving God, we are
commanded to do what to many is a more difficult commandment—to love
all, even enemies, and to go beyond the barriers of race or class or
family relationships. It is easier, of course, to be kind to those
who are kind to us—the usual standard of friendly reciprocity.
Then are we not commanded to
cultivate genuine fellowship and even a kinship with every human
being on earth? Whom would you bar from your circle? We might deny
ourselves a nearness to our Savior because of our prejudices of
neighborhood or possessions or race—attitudes that Christ would
surely condemn. Love has no boundary, no limitation of good will. -
9/5/11
Young men are sowers. Young women are sowers. Who trains and guides
these sowers? Who points out to them which is the right grain to place
in the sower’s bag? Who teaches them how to place the sower’s bag on
their shoulders? Who teaches the young sower going out into the field
for the first time whether the season is right, or how far to scatter
the seed? Hopefully, a caring father, a loving mother, teachers and
quorums, or other loved ones will guide their footsteps. - David
B. Haight, "
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