Joseph B. Wirthlin Quotes
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A sure indicator of true religion is a concern for the poor of the earth.
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The most cherished and sacred moments of our lives are those filled with the spirit of love.
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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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When we reach out to assist the least of Heavenly Father's children, we do it unto Him. That is the essence of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Priesthood quorums teach and assist their members to attain good health, financial stability, and a year's supply of food and clothing. They also teach their members to be self-reliant and to give their time, talents, and means in behalf of the Church, community, and needy.
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As an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, I testify to you this day that the time will come when every one of us will look into the Savior's loving eyes.
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Seeing life from an eternal perspective helps us focus our limited mortal energies on the things that matter most.
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We cannot have the fruits of the gospel without its roots.
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I urge you children to be patient with your parents. If they seem to be out of touch on such vital issues as dating, clothing styles, modern music, and use of family cars, listen to them anyway. They have the experience that you lack.
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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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Many in the world are searching, often intensely, for a source of refreshment that will quench their yearning for meaning and direction in their lives. They crave a cool, satisfying drink of insight and knowledge that will soothe their parched souls.
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God truly is our Father, the Father of the spirits of all mankind. We are his literal offspring and are formed in his image. We have inherited divine characteristics from him.
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The ideal course of life is not always easy.
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To beguile is to deceive or lead astray, as Lucifer beguiled Eve in the Garden of Eden.
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If Satan can weaken or destroy the loving relationships among members of families, he can cause more misery and more unhappiness for more people than he could in any other way.
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Building our homes as fortresses of righteousness for protection from the world takes constant labor and diligence.
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Prophets have no other purpose, no other mission except to serve God.
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For individuals to become fully active in the Church, they generally must experience a spiritual conversion and a social integration.
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We see ourselves in terms of yesterday and today. Our Heavenly Father sees us in terms of forever.
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The Lord, Jesus Christ, is our perfect example of patience.
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Most of us don't mind doing what we ought to do when it doesn't interfere with what we want to do, but it takes discipline and maturity to do what we ought to do whether we want to or not.
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Lying, stealing, and cheating are commonplace.
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Joining a new church and starting a new life is never easy and often frightening.
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I remember the first time I met my wife, Elisa. As a favor to a friend, I had gone to her home to pick up her sister, Frances. Elisa opened the door, and at least for me, it was love at first sight.