Faith is a real power, not just an expression of belief.
BOYD K. PACKERThe 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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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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There are few things more powerful than the faithful prayers of a righteous mother.
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Freedom is not a self-preserving gift. It has to be earned, and it has to be protected.
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In or out of marriage, abortion is not an individual choice. At a minimum, three lives are involved.
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It has to be an awfully good meeting to beat having no meeting at all.
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He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty” – Lao-tsu One who can control his thoughts has conquered himself.
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It is in the ordinances of the temple that we are placed under covenant to Him….[If] we will enter into our covenants without reservation or apology, the Lord will protect us. We will receive inspiration sufficient for the challenges of life.
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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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Music can set an atmosphere of worship which invites [the] spirit of revelation, of testimony.
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Justice can seem to be so very demanding. But we must learn that when we put everything as right as we can put it right, it is Justice who invokes the Atonement, orders the adversary off our property, and posts the notice that his agents will make no more collections from us.
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If you will turn away from sin, you will be able one day to know the peace that comes from following the pathway of complete repentance.
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Repentance is the key with which we can unlock the prison from inside. We hold that key within our hands, and agency is ours to use it.
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Do not ever disturb prelude music for others, for reverence is essential to revelation
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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 purest, most beautiful and appealing experiences of life: romance, love, marriage, and parenthood.
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