We glory in our designation as a peculiar people. It is our desire to be unique—different from other men—because we have forsaken the world and have made a covenant to live godly lives and to walk in paths of truth and virtue. – Bruce R. McConkie, “The Mystery of Mormonism,” Ensign (CR) November 1979
In the scriptures, temperance is presented as an essential part of the progress in our spiritual journey, leading us toward patience, godliness, and compassion while refining our feelings, our words, and our actions. – Ulisses Soares, “Adorned with the Virtue of Temperance,” Liahona (CR) November 2025
He named faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, charity, and diligence.10 And don’t forget humility!11 So I ask, how would our family members, friends, and coworkers say you and I are doing in developing these and other spiritual gifts?12 – Russell M. Nelson, “The Price of Priesthood Power,” Ensign (CR) May 2016
Shun contention. Seek godliness. Be enlightened by eternal truth. Be like-minded with the Lord in love and united with Him in faith. Then shall “the peace of God, which passeth all understanding” (Philip. 4:7), be yours, to bless you and your posterity through generations yet to come. – Russell M. Nelson, “The Canker of Contention,” […]
In ancient times, God took the righteous city of Zion to Himself.12 By contrast, in the last days a new Zion will receive the Lord at His return.13 Zion is the pure in heart, a people of one heart and one mind, dwelling in righteousness with no poor among them.14 The Prophet Joseph Smith stated, […]