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.
BOYD K. PACKERAt the temple the dust of distraction seems to settle out, the fog and the haze seem to lift, and we can ‘see’ things that we were not able to see before and find a way through our troubles that we had not previously known.
More Boyd K. Packer Quotes
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If you stumble, rise up, go on.
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There 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.
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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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Like most things of great worth, knowledge which is of eternal value comes only through personal prayer and pondering.
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Our whole social order could self-destruct over the obsession with freedom disconnected from responsibility; where choice is imagined to be somehow independent of consequences.
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I have a hard time with historians because they idolize the truth. The truth is not uplifting; it destroys. I could tell most of the secretaries in the church office building that they are ugly and fat. That would be the truth, but it would hurt and destroy them.
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Those who choose, conduct, present, and accompany the music may influence the spirit of reverence … more than a speaker does.
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If you have seen one of the temples at night, fully lighted, you know what an impressive sight that can be.
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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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We were given our agency. We must use it wisely and remain close to the Spirit; otherwise, we foolishly find ourselves yielding to the enticements of the adversary.
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I know that God is our Father. He introduced His Son, Jesus Christ, to Joseph Smith. I declare to you that I know that Jesus is the Christ. I know that He lives. He was born in the meridian of time.
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The scriptures hold the keys to spiritual protection.
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This great circle of sisters will be a protection for each of you and for your families. The Relief Society might be likened to a refuge- the place of safety and protection- the sanctuary of ancient times. You will be safe within it. It encircles each sister like a protecting wall.
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Fear is the opposite of faith. We move forward, certain that the Lord will watch over us, particularly in the family.
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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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