I’ve learned the power of the dictum, “Early to bed, early to rise.” When I’m under pressure, you won’t find me burning the midnight oil. I’d much rather be in bed early and getting up in the wee hours of the morning.
BOYD K. PACKERThere are many things about living the gospel of Jesus Christ that cannot be measured by that which is counted or charted in records of attendance.
More Boyd K. Packer Quotes
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There is little to be gained by seeking after the mysteries, for there is hardly time in a lifetime to master the plain and precious things.
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This shield of faith is best fabricated in a cottage industry. While the shield can be polished in classes in the Church and in activities, it is meant to be handcrafted in the home and fitted to each individual.
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The scriptures speak of ‘the shield of faith wherewith,’ the Lord said, ‘ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked’ (D&C 27:17).
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Music can set an atmosphere of worship which invites [the] spirit of revelation, of testimony.
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The Atonement has practical, personal, everyday value; apply it in your life. It can be activated with so simple a beginning as prayer.
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If you are burdened with depressing feelings of guilt or disappointment, of failure or shame, there is a cure.
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Tolerance is a virtue, but like all virtues, when exaggerated, it transforms itself into a vice. We need to be careful of the “tolerance trap” so that we are not swallowed up in it.
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Every soul confined in a prison of sin, guilt, or perversion has a key to the gate. The key is labeled “repentance.” If you know how to use this key, the adversary cannot hold you.
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If prayer is to leave the public schools, let the ridicule of prayer leave also.
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Our lives are made up of thousands of everyday choices. Over the years these little choices will be bundled together and show clearly what we value.
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Largely because of television, instead of looking over into that spacious building, we are, in effect, living inside of it. That is your fate in this generation. You are living in that great and spacious building.
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How grateful we are for you, our youth.
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Throughout your life there may be times when you have gone places you never should have gone and done things you never should have done.
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There are few things more powerful than the faithful prayers of a righteous mother.
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There are spiritual and physical laws to obey if we are to be happy.
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