Joseph B. Wirthlin Quotes
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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.
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God wants us to serve willingly and obediently.
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A sure indicator of true religion is a concern for the poor of the earth.
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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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Lying, stealing, and cheating are commonplace.
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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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We are commanded to seek out those who are lost. We are to be our brother's keeper.
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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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My father was truly a great man. I remember one day putting my feet in my father's shoes. I was amazed at the size. Would I ever be big enough to fill his shoes? Could I ever grow into the man my father was? I wondered.
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In spite of discouragement and adversity, those who are happiest seem to have a way of learning from difficult times, becoming stronger, wiser and happier as a result.
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Anything that does not draw us closer to God takes us away from Him.
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As society has shifted from an agrarian to an urban structure, the joy and necessity of diligent, hard work have been neglected.
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I have had the opportunity to become acquainted with many wonderful people from many walks of life. I have known rich and poor, famous and modest, wise and otherwise.
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Desire, burning desire, is basic to achieving anything beyond the ordinary.
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Joseph Smith was true to his calling and fulfilled his duty even in the face of severe persecution and great personal sacrifice.
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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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Joining a new church and starting a new life is never easy and often frightening.
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In my younger days, I loved to run. Although it may be hard for you to believe it, I did. And I did win a few races.
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In my early teens, I was a janitor. In high school, I got up early to deliver to accounts that required early service.
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Jesus Christ is infinitely more than a great teacher and philosopher.
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Although we might settle for less, Heavenly Father won't, for he sees us as the glorious beings we are capable of becoming.
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The birth of the Savior into mortality is an event of immeasurable significance that occurred almost 2,000 years ago. In much of the world, calendar years are numbered forward and backward from the entire time of His birth.
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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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This I have observed: There are no language barriers in the Church. There is a mighty power that transcends the power of messages conveyed by words alone, and this is the power of messages communicated by the Spirit to our hearts.