He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty” – Lao-tsu One who can control his thoughts has conquered himself.
BOYD K. PACKERThe first gift that Adam and Eve received was agency: ‘Thou mayest choose for thyself, for it is given unto thee’ (Moses 3:17).
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No one of us can survive in the world of today, much less what it will become, without personal inspiration.
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The house of the Lord, bathed in light, standing out in the darkness, becomes symbolic of the power and the inspiration of the gospel of Jesus Christ standing as a beacon in a world that sinks ever further into spiritual darkness.
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The answer is the same for everyone: we must, and we can, resist temptations of any kind.
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If our view is limited to mortal life, some things become unbearable because they seem so unfair and so permanent.
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Addiction has the capacity to disconnect the human will and nullify moral agency. It can rob one of the power to decide.
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Like most things of great worth, knowledge which is of eternal value comes only through personal prayer and pondering.
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The gospel stands as true for those who reject it as for those who accept it – both will be judged by it.
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The scriptures hold the keys to spiritual protection.
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If you understand the great plan of happiness and follow it, what goes on in the world will not determine your happiness.
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The purest, most beautiful and appealing experiences of life: romance, love, marriage, and parenthood.
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One who can control his thoughts has conquered himself.
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The spiritually starving hesitate to partake of the Spirit like a child’s reaction to new and strange food. They must be offered a tiny bite on a spoon.
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Husbands and wives should understand that their first calling-from which they will never be released-is to one another and then to their children.
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You always hold the key of repentance to unlock the prison door. If they throw the word diversity at you, grab hold of it and say, “I am already diverse, and I intend to stay diverse.”
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If the word is tolerance, grab that one, too, saying, “I expect you to be tolerant of my lifestyle-obedience, integrity, abstinence, repentance.” If the word is choice, tell them you choose good, old-fashioned morality.
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