Latter-day Saints are not obedient because they are compelled to be obedient. They are obedient because they know certain spiritual truths and have decided, as an expression of their own individual agency, to obey the commandments of God. . . .
BOYD K. PACKERLargely 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.
More Boyd K. Packer Quotes
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Historians should tell only that part of the truth that is inspiring and uplifting.
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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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Take hold of your life and order yourself to be valiant.
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If prayer is to leave the public schools, let the ridicule of prayer leave also.
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Christ’s mercy is the mighty healer; even to the wounded innocent.
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We are not obedient because we are blind, we are obedient because we can see.
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Life moves all too fast. When you feel weak, discouraged, depressed, or afraid, open the Book of Mormon and read.
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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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Thoughts, like water, will stay on course if we make a place for them to go. As you learn to control your thoughts, you can gain courage, conquer fear and have a happy life.
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Hit the ‘delete’ button when you have unrighteous thoughts.
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Some worry endlessly over missions that were missed, or marriages that did not turn out, or babies that did not arrive, or children that seem lost, or dreams unfulfilled, or because age limits what they can do.
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When some unworthy thought pushes into your mind, replace it with your delete key. Worthy music is powerful and can help you control your thoughts.
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Parents now are concerned about the moral and spiritual diseases. These can have terrible complications when standards and values are abandoned. We must all take protective measures.
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Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.
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There’s no credit buying on eternal things, none at all. Anything that is worthwhile has to be paid for in advance.
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