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, […]
We can rationalize away almost anything, anything ever said, anything that ever happened, anything ever written or spoken. But we cannot rationalize away the witness of the Spirit unto our souls, which brings knowledge more sure than the things we can touch, and see, and feel. – Richard L. Evans, “Conference Report,” October 1956, Third […]
If we live in harmony with the designs of our Heavenly Father, if our hearts are drawn out toward Him, and toward our Elder Brother, the Son of God, our glorious Redeemer, through Him we are raised not only from the dead, but are also redeemed, or may be redeemed, from spiritual death, and be […]
“What is man, that thou art mindful of him?” A loving Father in heaven, concerned for the welfare of his child, might well answer: “Why, you are my son, you are my daughter. I love you very much. I listen carefully each day, hoping to hear from you. I want so to one day have […]