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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!
Joseph B. Wirthlin
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The Holy Ghost is a personage of Spirit: a separate and distinct member of the Godhead.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
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Indeed, the world is a better place because there was such a leader as President Gordon B. Hinckley.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
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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.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
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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.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
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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.
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.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
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We see ourselves in terms of yesterday and today. Our Heavenly Father sees us in terms of forever.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
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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.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
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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.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
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I don't know whether we Church members fully appreciate the Book of Mormon, one of our sacred scriptures, as we really should.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
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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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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.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
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The Lord, Jesus Christ, is our perfect example of patience.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
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Charity must become a fundamental state of mind and heart that guides us in all we do.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
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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.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
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We should always be learning. However, we must be careful not to set aside our faith in the process, because faith actually enhances our ability to learn.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
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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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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.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
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We are commanded to seek out those who are lost. We are to be our brother's keeper.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
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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.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
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Jesus Christ is infinitely more than a great teacher and philosopher.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
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Anything that does not draw us closer to God takes us away from Him.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
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Building our homes as fortresses of righteousness for protection from the world takes constant labor and diligence.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
