Quentin L. Cook Quotes
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Immersion in the scriptures is essential for spiritual nourishment
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It is vitally important that our children know they are loved and safe at home
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Temporary setbacks are overshadowed by persistence.
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Comparing [our] blessings [with others] is almost certain to drive out joy. We cannot be grateful and envious at the same time. If we truly want to have the Spirit of the Lord and experience joy and happiness, we should rejoice in our blessings and be grateful.
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We rejoice in all the Savior has done for us. He has made it possible for each of us to gain our salvation and exaltation.
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As you go forth and share our core beliefs and the fruits of our doctrines, misperceptions will dissolve, prejudices will diminish, and people will come to see Latter-day Saints as devout disciples of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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It is our faith in Jesus Christ that sustains us at the crossroads of life's journey.
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Some build their sense of personal worth by comparing themselves to others. That approach can lead to feelings of inadequacy or superiority. It is preferable to look directly to our Father for our sense of self-worth.
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How we preserve time for family is one of the most significant issues we face in most cultures.
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Peace is not just safety or lack of war, violence, conflict and contention. Peace comes from knowing that the Savior knows who we are, knows that we have faith in Him, love Him, and keep His commandments, even and especially amid life's devastating trials and tragedies.
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Live by faith and not by fear.
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Some parents place undue priority on temporal and material possessions. Some are far less diligent in their efforts to immerse their children in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Remember that having religious observance in the home is as important as providing food, clothing and shelter.
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Parents must have the courage to say no, to defend truth, and to bear powerful testimony.
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Always be grateful for your blessings, especially your heritage. When we are blessed with goodly parents, we should be grateful. This is the debt each of us owes for our heritage.
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Remember, we without our roots and branches cannot be saved.
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Some have immersed themselves in internet materials that magnify, exaggerate, and in some cases invent shortcomings of early Church leaders. Then they draw incorrect conclusions that can affect testimony. Any who have made these choices can repent and be spiritually renewed.
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One of your greatest protections against making bad choices is to not put on any mask of anonymity.
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When we follow the Savior of the world, the Son of God, we flourish and become glorious despite the many terrible circumstances that surround us.
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Husbands and wives are equal partners. They have different but complementary responsibilities.
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The answer is the Savior who is the source and author of peace.
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The desire of our hearts, of course, is not only to acquire salvation and immortality but also to attain eternal life with a loving Father in Heaven and our Savior in the celestial kingdom with our families. We can obtain eternal life only through obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel.
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The family is the foundation for love and for maintaining spirituality