Addiction has the capacity to disconnect the human will and nullify moral agency. It can rob one of the power to decide.
BOYD K. PACKERThis shield of faith is best fabricated in a cottage industry. While the shield can be polished in classes in the Church and in activities, it is meant to be handcrafted in the home and fitted to each individual.
More Boyd K. Packer Quotes
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In the eternal scheme of things – not always in mortality – righteous yearning and longing will be fulfilled.
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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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You always hold the key of repentance to unlock the prison door. If they throw the word diversity at you, grab hold of it and say, “I am already diverse, and I intend to stay diverse.”
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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 Atonement has practical, personal, everyday value; apply it in your life. It can be activated with so simple a beginning as prayer.
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Keep the fire of your testimony of the restored gospel and your witness of our Redeemer burning so brightly that our children can warm their hands by the fire of your faith.
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Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.
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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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The scriptures hold the keys to spiritual protection.
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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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The purest, most beautiful and appealing experiences of life: romance, love, marriage, and parenthood.
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I do not think it pleases the Lord when we worry because we think we never do enough or that what we do is never good enough….Some needlessly carry a heavy burden of guilt which could be removed through confession and repentance.
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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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Arms now empty will be filled and hearts now hurting from broken dreams and yearning will be healed.
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Despite the opposition, trials, and temptations, you need not fail or fear.
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