Happiness certainly does not come from just idle goodness. The Savior said, “But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.” (Matthew 23:11.) He could have said, “He that is happiest among you shall be your servant.” Active service to others is serving God. – Eldred G. Smith, “Conference Report,” April 1949, Afternoon […]
I can say to you, my brethren and sisters, the happiest people in this world are those who love their neighbors as themselves and manifest their appreciation of God’s blessings by their conduct in life. – George Albert Smith, “Conference Report,” April 1949, First Day-Morning Session, p.10
I would like to ask you, “When are you the happiest?” You’re the happiest when you are trying your best to serve the Lord with all your heart, with all your might, and with all your strength. And I would like to ask you when you’re the most unhappy? You’re the most unhappy when you […]
The gospel, the glad tidings of great joy, is the true guide to mankind; and that man or woman is happiest and most content who lives nearest to its teachings, which are the antitheses of hatred, persecution, tyranny, domination, injustice—things which foster tribulation, destruction, and death throughout the world. What the sun in the heavenly […]
You can’t experiment with everything-there isn’t enough time. There are thousands of things that could kill you, but you have only one life to lose. There are thousands of things that could destroy you mentally, morally, physically, spiritually. And not one of them is worth it. And so, profit by what has already been proved, […]
The promise of the Lord that we may enjoy eternal life is conditional. That is, we must serve the Lord our God with all our hearts, we must serve him by caring for his children, by blessing mankind wherever our influence can be exerted to bring them into the marvelous light of the glorious gospel. […]
All men are children of God; brothers in fact; of the same divine pedigree; with the same high destiny; under the same loving guidance of the Father of the spirits of men. Then, every man must assume some of God’s own responsibility in caring for the children of men. A person cannot let his very […]
God’s revealed plan for the caring of the unfortunate neither bankrupts nations, states, communities, churches nor individuals, but builds them up in faith and service to mankind. Love for God and love for neighbor will hasten the day when the King of kings shall rule and all men shall be equal. – Joseph L. Wirthlin, […]
As do all the works of God, the Book of Mormon bears within itself the evidence of its own authenticity. I urge you, my brethren and sisters and friends, all of you who hear my voice, to become familiar with the teachings and spirit of the Book of Mormon-“the keystone of our religion.” Its teachings […]
Love is manifest in charity of the soul. It is made up of many things, all of which lead to a high idealism in standards of living, personal behaviors, and purpose. It is expressed in Christ-like example, in words, in actions, in thoughtful attentions and kindly deeds. – Delbert L. Stapley, “Conference Report,” October 1970, […]