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.
BOYD K. PACKERThere 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.
More Boyd K. Packer Quotes
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Do not ever disturb prelude music for others, for reverence is essential to revelation
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Joseph’s vision of the Father and the Son opened this dispensation. Then came the Restoration of the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ with the same organization that existed in the primitive Church, built upon the foundation of apostles and prophets.
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Happiness will depend on what each of us does with what each has, what we learn from what we do, and what we do thereafter.
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No one of us can survive in the world of today, much less what it will become, without personal inspiration.
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No teaching is equal, more spiritually rewarding, or more exalting than that of a mother teaching her children.
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Take hold of your life and order yourself to be valiant.
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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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Those who choose, conduct, present, and accompany the music may influence the spirit of reverence … more than a speaker does.
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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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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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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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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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Family time is sacred time and should be protected and respected.
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What a wonderful time to be young. You will see events in your lifetime that will test your courage and extend your faith. If you will face the sunlight of truth, the shadows of discouragement and sin and error will fall behind you. You must never give up!
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Happiness is inseparably connected with decent, clean behavior.
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