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(2/17/04)
"As the Lord communicates with the meek and submissive, fewer decibels
are required, and more nuances are received. Even the most meek, like
Moses (see Num. 12:3),
learn overwhelming things they 'never had supposed.' (Moses
1:10.) But it is only the meek mind which can be so shown and so
stretched-not those, as Isaiah wrote, who 'are wise in their own
eyes.' (Isa. 5:21;
see also 2 Ne. 9:29
and 2 Ne. 15:21.)"
- Neal A. Maxwell, "Willing
to
Submit," Ensign, May 1985, p. 71
(5/11/04)
"The person who obtains meekness and
lowliness of heart and who enjoys the company of the Holy Ghost will
have no desire to offend or hurt others, nor will he feel affected
by any offenses received from others. He will treat his spouse and
children with love and respect and will have good relationships with
everyone he associates with. In occupying positions of leadership in
the Church, he will apply the same principles as he does in the
home, showing that there is no difference between the person he is
when within the walls of his own home and the person he is in his
relationship with the members of the Church." - Francisco J. Viñas,
"Applying
the
Simple and Plain Gospel Principles in the Family,"
General
Conference, April 2004
9/23/06
"Meekness is a virtue that can be exercised toward both God
and man. The meek are those who are gentle, kind, patient, tolerant;
not proud, mighty, or conceited. In Proverbs we read, 'He that is slow
to anger is better than the mighty.' (Prov.
16:32.)
"Meekness must not, however, be confused with self-depreciation.
Because it involves self-control, it is not a weak, but a heroic
quality. Our Savior at all times was willing to submit to the will of
God. Even in his moment of agony, he could say, 'Nevertheless not my
will, but thine, be done.' (Luke
22:42.)" - O. Leslie Stone, "The
Beatitudes," Ensign (CR), November 1974, p.31
8/18/08
"Meekness
ranks low on the mortal scale of things, yet high on God's: 'For
none is acceptable before God, save the meek and lowly in heart.'
(Moroni 7:44.) The rigorous requirements of Christian discipleship are
clearly unattainable without meekness. In fact, meekness is needed in
order to be spiritually successful, whether in matters of the
intellect, in the management of power, in the dissolution of personal
pride, or in coping with the challenges of daily life. Jesus, the
carpenter—who, with
Joseph, 'undoubtedly had
experience making yokes'—gave
us that marvelous metaphor: 'Take
my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart.'
(Matthew 11:29.) The yoke of obedience to Him is far better than
servitude to sin, but the demands are real. Serious disciples are
urged not only to do good, but also not to grow weary of doing good.
(Galatians 6:9; Helaman 10:5.)" - Neal A. Maxwell, "Meek and Lowly,"
p.ix
8/6/09
“We
have to obey the principles of the Gospel and to be humble and meek if
we ever expect to attain to the exaltations. One of my beloved
brethren mentioned to me the other day at the funeral of Brother Jesse
W. Fox that there was not a man present but would like to speak a word
concerning him. What was the matter with Brother Fox that
everybody should love him so? Why, he was one of the meek of the
earth, and every meek man is loved. Meekness is a natural
principle, which we all admire. It is said that
Moses was a meek man. Every servant of God has to be a
meek man, or else he will never be able to stand in his lot and
calling. He has to say, as the Savior said, ‘Not my will, but
Thine, be done.’ ‘Teach me to see as my brethren see. Let
no false impression be upon my mind; but let me be sanctified by the
truth.’ That is the prayer of every man who desires to be
established in the everlasting righteousness of God.” – George
Teasdale, General Conference, April 6, 1894
10/13/14
Even
as we seek to be meek and to avoid contention, we must not
compromise or dilute our commitment to the truths we understand. We
must not surrender our positions or our values. The gospel of Jesus
Christ and the covenants we have made inevitably cast us as
combatants in the eternal contest between truth and error. There is
no middle ground in that contest. - Dallin
H. Oaks, “Loving
Others and Living with Differences,” Ensign (CR) November
2014
4/17/15
Today there are some
who would have us believe our search for relevance can be satisfied
only by obtaining position and power. Yet, thankfully, there are many
who are uninfluenced by this perspective. They find relevance in
seeking to be truly good and without guile. I have found them in all
walks of life and in many faith traditions. And I find them in large
numbers among the truly converted followers of Christ. - Michael
T. Ringwood, “Truly
Good and without Guile,” Ensign (CR) April 2015
10/15/15
Our family motto
doesn’t say, “It will all work out now.” It speaks of our hope in the
eternal outcome—not necessarily of present results. Scripture says,
“Search diligently, pray always, and be believing, and all things
shall work together for your good.” This doesn’t mean all things are
good, but for the meek and faithful, things—both positive and
negative—work together for good, and the timing is the Lord’s. We wait
on Him, sometimes like Job in his suffering, knowing that God “maketh
sore, and bindeth up: he woundeth, and his hands make whole.” A meek
heart accepts the trial and the waiting for that time of healing and
wholeness to come. - Neill F. Marriott, “Yielding
Our Hearts to God,” Ensign (CR) November 2015