Joseph B. Wirthlin Quotes
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We know that we are often judged by the company we keep. We know how influential classmates, friends, and other peer groups can be. If any of our companions are prone to be unrighteous in their living, we are better off seeking new associations immediately.
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The compassion of Christlike friends deeply touches and changes our lives.
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Some pass their days as though suffering a deep sadness they cannot name. Others are unhappy because life didn't turn out the way they thought it would.
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Home teaching is an excellent preparation for missionary service.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints bears His name. He stands at its head and directs it through His chosen prophets.
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Life will continue on the other side of the veil.
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In some respects, progressing through life is like running a marathon.
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Mortal experiences give us the opportunity to assess what we are doing with our lives.
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Why must we love the Lord? Because as we do so, we become refined, pure, and holy.
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The Lord Jesus Christ is our partner, helper and advocate.
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Gratitude is a mark of a noble soul and a refined character. We like to be around those who are grateful.
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Telescopes and microscopes bring to our view the otherwise unseen and unknown.
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When I was a deacon, the ominous signs of the Great Depression began to appear. Tens of thousands lost their jobs. Money was scarce. Families had to do without. Some young people did not ask their mothers, 'What's for dinner?' because they knew all too well that their cupboards held very little.
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We observe that in the scriptures, fasting almost always is linked with prayer. Without prayer, fasting is not complete fasting; it's simply going hungry.
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Not even death can take us from the eternal blessings promised by a loving Heavenly Father.
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We have numerous examples of perseverance in the scriptures, in secular history, and in our own experiences.
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The more sin is rationalized, the greater the possibility of destruction by Satan's wolves.
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True love lasts forever.
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Patience with family members and others who are close to us is vital for us to have happy homes.
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Integrity, a firm adherence to the highest moral and ethical standards, is essential to the life of a true Latter-day Saint.
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Some have been ensnared in the net of excessive debt. The net of interest holds them fast, requiring them to sell their time and energies to meet the demands of creditors. They surrender their freedom, becoming slaves to their own extravagance.
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As we progress and become more like the Savior, we can strengthen every group with whom we associate, including families and friends.
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At a very early age and continuing throughout my life, I have marveled at the beautiful story of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
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The Gospels record that nearly everywhere the Savior went, He was surrounded by multitudes of people. Some hoped that He would heal them; others came to hear Him speak. Others came for practical advice. Toward the end of His mortal ministry, some came to mock and ridicule Him and to clamor for His crucifixion.