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!
BOYD K. PACKERMoral standards cannot be changed by battle and cannot be changed by ballot.
More Boyd K. Packer Quotes
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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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No service in the Church or in the community transcends that given in the home.
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Do you realize how marvelous it is that you can call upon the Atonement? The Lord effected the Atonement for our sakes. And there isn’t anything that you can’t repent from and that you can’t be rescued from if you will repent and be determined to make the decision.
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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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One of the adversary’s sharpest tools is to convince us that we are no longer worthy to pray. No matter who you are or what you may have done, you can always pray.
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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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Tolerance is a virtue, but, like all virtues, when exaggerated it transforms itself into a vice.
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In all that we do in the Church, we need to provide the way, as leaders, for parents and children to have time together as families.
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The Spirit is a voice that one feels more than hears.
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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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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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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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If you need a transfusion of spiritual strength then just ask for it. We call that Prayer. Prayer is powerful spiritual medicine.
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Historians should tell only that part of the truth that is inspiring and uplifting.
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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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