Joseph B. Wirthlin Quotes
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The gift of the Holy Ghost, which is the right to receive the Holy Ghost as a constant companion, is obtained only upon condition of faith in Christ, repentance, baptism by immersion, and the laying on of hands by authorized servants endowed with the Melchizedek Priesthood.
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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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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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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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Mortal experiences give us the opportunity to assess what we are doing with our lives.
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Many today feel troubled and distressed; many feel that, at any moment, the ships of their lives could capsize or sink.
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Lucifer is a master at gradual deception.
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Our computers have become windows through which we can gaze upon a world that is virtually without horizons or boundaries.
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Immorality, violence, and divorce, with their accompanying sorrows, plague society worldwide.
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There are many reasons our prayers may lack power. Sometimes they become routine. Our prayers become hollow when we say similar words in similar ways over and over so often that the words become more of a recitation than a communication.
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Think of how dark that Friday was when Christ was lifted up on the cross... It was a Friday filled with devastating, consuming sorrow that gnawed at the souls of those who loved and honored the Son of God.
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Logic itself affirms that a loving Heavenly Father would not abandon His children without providing a way for them to learn of Him.
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If we become ill, modern medicine can work healing miracles.
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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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Inordinate desire for material possessions can become an obsession that consumes our thoughts, drains our resources, and leads to unhappiness.
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Kindness is the essence of greatness and the fundamental characteristic of the noblest men and women I have known.
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Sin leads to wickedness and to hearts that become hardened to things of the Spirit.
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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 Lord is well aware of our mortality. He knows our weaknesses. He understands the challenges of our everyday lives. He has great empathy for the temptations of earthly appetites and passions.
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For each human being, time is a necessary resource. It can neither be ignored nor changed.
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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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Perseverance is a positive, active characteristic.
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Some carry the burden of bitterness and resentfulness for many years.
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Our families should gather for family prayer morning and night.