Gods’ payment is the best payment.
EZRA TAFT BENSONGods’ payment is the best payment.
EZRA TAFT BENSONOur enmity toward God takes on many labels, such as rebellion, hard-heartedness, stiff-neckedness, unrepentant, puffed up, easily offended, and sign seekers. The proud wish God would agree with them. They aren’t interested in changing their opinions to agree with God’s.
EZRA TAFT BENSONFatherhood is not a matter of station or wealth; it is a matter of desire, diligence, and determination to see one’s family exalted in the celestial kingdom. If that prize is lost, nothing else really matters.
EZRA TAFT BENSONWe will not know Him, until we become like him.
EZRA TAFT BENSONThe leisure time of children must be constructively directed to wholesome, positive pursuits. Too much time viewing television can be destructive…It is estimated that growing children today watch television over twenty-five hours per week.
EZRA TAFT BENSONWhat would God have me do with my life?
EZRA TAFT BENSONEvery man eventually is backed up to the wall of faith, and there he must make his stand.
EZRA TAFT BENSONIt is not enough simply to try to resist evil or empty our lives of sin. We must also fill our lives with righteousness
EZRA TAFT BENSONWe live in a day of slick, quiet and clever sins.
EZRA TAFT BENSONHumility does not mean weakness. It does not mean timidity. It does not mean fear. A man can be humble and fearless. A man can be humble and courageous.
EZRA TAFT BENSONA father’s calling is eternal and its importance transcends time. It is a calling for both time and eternity.
EZRA TAFT BENSONWhile you are going through your trial, you can recall your past victories and coul the blessings that you do have with a sure hope of greater ones to allow if you are faithful.
EZRA TAFT BENSON“On my honor” – what an ennobling phrase! Three short words, nine letters, but the summation of all we call character. From the Boy Scout’s Oath.
EZRA TAFT BENSONOne good yardstick as to whether a person might be the right one for you is this: in her presence, do you think your noblest thoughts, do you aspire to your finest deeds, do you wish you were better than you are?
EZRA TAFT BENSONFaith is the foundation upon which a godlike character is built. It is a prerequisite for all other virtues.
EZRA TAFT BENSONI grew up believing that the willingness and ability to work is the basic ingredient of successful farming. Hard, intelligent work is the key. Use it, and your chances for success are good.
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