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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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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.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
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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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Parents should plant deeply the seed of the work ethic into the hearts and habits of their children.
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The light from the sun breaks through space, bathing our planet as it encircles the sun with life-giving warmth and light. Without the sun, there could be no life on this planet; it would be forever barren, cold, and dark.
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I love the German and the Swiss people for their many fine traits of character. I love their language that is so exacting and yet so expressive.
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Priesthood lessons are regularly devoted to topics of family leadership, and quorum leaders everywhere are feeling more and more their responsibility to teach and train their quorum members to be better husbands and fathers.
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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.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
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We cannot have the fruits of the gospel without its roots.
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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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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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Charity must become a fundamental state of mind and heart that guides us in all we do.
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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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All too often, lotteries only add to the problem of the financially disadvantaged by taking money from them and giving nothing of value in return.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
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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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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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The Lord, Jesus Christ, is our perfect example of patience.
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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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'Success' is a seductive word. Thousands of books have been written on the subject. They promise money, freedom, leisure, and luxury.
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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.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
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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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The word 'seek' means to go in search of, try to discover, try to acquire. It requires an active, assertive approach to life.
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Husbands, be patient with your wives; and wives, be patient with your husbands. Don't expect perfection. Find agreeable ways to work out the differences that arise.
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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.
Joseph B. Wirthlin