A testimony of the hope of redemption is something which cannot be measured or counted. Jesus Christ is the source of that hope.
BOYD K. PACKERTeach our members that if they have a good, miserable day once in a while, or several in a row, to stand steady and face them. Things will straighten out. There is great purpose in our struggle in life.
More Boyd K. Packer Quotes
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The 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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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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The permissiveness afforded by the weakening of the laws of the land to tolerate legalized acts of immorality does not reduce the serious spiritual consequence that is the result of the violation of God’s law of chastity.
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It was meant to be that life would be a challenge. To suffer some anxiety, some depression, some disappointment, even some failure is normal.
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Happiness will depend on what each of us does with what each has, what we learn from what we do, and what we do thereafter.
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We are not obedient because we are blind, we are obedient because we can see.
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Moral standards cannot be changed by battle and cannot be changed by ballot.
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Tolerance is a virtue, but, like all virtues, when exaggerated it transforms itself into a vice.
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The idea that life began with mortal birth is preposterous. There is no way to explain life if you believe that.
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How grateful we are for you, our youth.
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Happiness is inseparably connected with decent, clean behavior.
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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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Fix that truth in your mind and hold to it. However many generations in your mortal ancestry, no matter what race or people you represent, the pedigree of your spirit can be written on a single line. You are a child of God!
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Everything that I have learned from the revelations and from life convinces me that there is time and to spare for you to carefully prepare for a long life.
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Some things that are true are not very useful.
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