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The Savior encouraged brotherhood. He was not a long-distance leader. He walked and worked with those whom he led. He was not afraid of close friendships. He spent many hours with his disciples, and his relationships with them were intimate.
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We can easily get our lives out of balance.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
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President Benson's mighty influence is felt in many ways. His timely and inspired counsel to read the precious Book of Mormon brought an added appreciation of this sacred scripture to all who followed his direction.
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I remember when I was young, there was an older boy who was physically and mentally disabled. He had a speech impediment and walked with difficulty. The boys used to make fun of him. They teased and taunted him until sometimes he would cry.
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We think we own things, but the reality is, our things own us.
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Often, parents feel overwhelmed. Many must accomplish the whole job single-handedly while bearing all of the emotional pain of divorce.
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At the final day, the Savior will not ask about the nature of our callings. He will not inquire about our material possessions or fame. He will ask if we ministered to the sick, gave food and drink to the hungry, visited those in prison, or gave succor to the weak.
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Those who make happiness the chief objective of life are bound to fail, for happiness is a by-product rather than an end in itself.
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Expressions of solemn testimony have long been important to the children of God upon the earth.
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Modern medicine uses imaging 'windows' such as magnetic resonance imaging scanners to bring into view otherwise unseen vital information that skilled physicians can use for the benefit of their patients.
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Charity can be the outward expression of faith and hope.
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To me, integrity means always doing what is right and good, regardless of the immediate consequences. It means being righteous from the very depth of our soul, not only in our actions but, more importantly, in our thoughts and in our hearts.
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I have known exceptional people who have endured severe trials while others, at least on the surface, seem to have lived charmed lives.
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Don't be discouraged if the answer to your prayer does not come immediately. Study, ponder, and pray, sincerely having faith, and live the commandments.
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Young people should ponder over problems that might confront them and be prepared to cope with them in a way that their parents, their leaders, and their Heavenly Father would have them cope, that they might keep themselves clean and pure.
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We have no middle ground, no foggy gray area where we can sin a little without suffering spiritual decline. That is why we must repent and come to Christ daily on submissive knees so that we can prevent our bonfires of testimony from being snuffed out by sin.
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The spiritual self of each of us is that part of us that will never grow old, or ill, or die, but it must be nurtured and invigorated!
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You can get people to work by using threats or by promising rewards.
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There is something about prosperity that brings out the worst in some people.
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A sure indicator of true religion is a concern for the poor of the earth.
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Self-control is one mark of a mature person; it applies to control of language, physical treatment of others, and the appetites of the body.
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Some feel as though the world is their oyster; others feel as though they were the oyster itself, plucked from the ocean, cracked open, and robbed of all that is precious to them.
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The ideal course of life is not always easy.
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The consequences of ignoring the Lord and His prophets are certain and often accompanied by great sorrow and regret.
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