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(1/28/05)
"It is important that we remember also that no matter how intelligent we
may be, no matter how hard we work, no matter how good our teachers are
or how favorable the other conditions for learning, in our allotted span
of years on earth we can master only a very small fraction of the total
field of knowledge; and what we do master usually is in a narrowed-down,
specialized area. Consequently, we, in and of ourselves, have
limitations. Our thinking is often highly selective and segmented and
our judgment is often faulty. Should we not, then, be willing to heed
the counsel given by Solomon:
"'Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own
understanding.
"'In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.' (Prov.
3:5-6.)" - William H. Bennett, "Help
Needed
in the Shaded Areas," Ensign, June 1971, p. 107
3/27/10
“The
gospel of Jesus Christ can resolve those inner conflicts and bring
inner peace and outer peace as well. The gospel of Jesus Christ is
the most valuable, the most needed message by the world today. It is
the answer to the problems that grow out of man’s selfishness and
greed, where such a high percentage of the problems arise. The
gospel teaches us to build rather than to destroy, to help people to
give of themselves in unselfish service to others rather than being
on the receiving end of things most of the time.” - William
H. Bennett, “Conference Report,” October 1970, Afternoon Meeting,
p. 148
5/31/12
As it is in using the letters of the alphabet in writing, so it is
in putting things together in our lives; action is all-important,
but action alone is not enough. We need the right kind of action,
purposeful action—the things we do should add up in meaningful ways
and contribute to rich, purposeful living here and bring eternal joy
hereafter. The wrong kind of action can destroy. - William H.
Bennett, "Inertia,"
Ensign (CR) May 1974
3/1/16
We say to the honest in heart everywhere: Listen to our message;
give it prayerful, careful consideration, and then seek a witness
from on high through the power of the Holy Ghost that our message is
true. There is just too much at stake to do otherwise. We make some
strong claims in our Church; we do not apologize for that. We have
that responsibility. We have the truth. We are proclaiming the
truth. Give it careful, prayerful consideration. - William
H.Bennett, “Which
Way to Shore?” Ensign (CR) October 1973
3/15/16
In the days of my youth the Lord saw fit to bless me with an
inferiority complex. I say "blessed" because in wrestling with this
problem I learned the meaning of humility. I learned what it meant
to get close to my Father in heaven through prayer on an almost
continuous basis. I learned that in problems we find our challenges.
In those challenges lie opportunities. If we can just identify those
opportunities and capitalize on them, growth, progress, and success
will result. I learned that strength comes from facing up to
problems squarely and realistically, not from disregarding them or
avoiding them. - William H. Bennett, "Conference Report,"
October 1970, Afternoon Meeting, p.147
9/19/16
If we will just live the way we should and do our part, we can
experience what a great strength and blessing the Holy Ghost can be
in our lives. It can broaden and extend our horizons and can turn
the lights on for us so that we can see more clearly in the shaded
areas of life and, in fact, in all areas of our living. – William
H. Bennett, “Help
Needed in the Shaded Areas,” Ensign (CR) May 1971