Joseph B. Wirthlin Quotes
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The greater the measure of our love, the greater is our joy.
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In some respects, progressing through life is like running a marathon.
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Not even death can take us from the eternal blessings promised by a loving Heavenly Father.
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The more sin is rationalized, the greater the possibility of destruction by Satan's wolves.
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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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True love lasts forever.
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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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Patience with family members and others who are close to us is vital for us to have happy homes.
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Mortal experiences give us the opportunity to assess what we are doing with our lives.
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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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Life will continue on the other side of the veil.
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Some people are weak in their faith and testimonies but are not even aware of how precarious their situation is. Many of them likely would be offended at the suggestion.
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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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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.
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A certain amount of impatience may be useful to stimulate and motivate us to action. However, I believe that a lack of patience is a major cause of the difficulties and unhappiness in the world today.
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The Lord Jesus Christ is our partner, helper and advocate.
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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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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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Telescopes and microscopes bring to our view the otherwise unseen and unknown.
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Lucifer is a master at gradual deception.
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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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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.
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We've all met those who seem to radiate happiness. They seem to smile more than others; they laugh more than others - just being around them makes us happier as well.
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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.