M. Russell Ballard Quotes

United States, Businessperson
October 8, 1928

Melvin Russell Ballard Jr. (born October 8, 1928) is an American businessman and religious leader who is currently the Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He has been a member of the church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles since 1985. As a member of the Quorum of the Twelve, Ballard is accepted by church members as a prophet, seer, and revelator. Currently, he is the third most senior apostle in the church..

Often the lack of clear direction and goals can waste away our time and energy and contribute to imbalance in our lives. A life that gets out of balance is much like a car tire that is out of balance. It will make the operation of the car rough and unsafe. Tires in perfect balance can give a smooth and comfortable ride. So it is with life. The ride through mortality can be smoother for us when we strive to stay in balance.

M. Russell Ballard
- Life
- Time
- Energy
One who lays claim to special privilege through the priesthood doesn't understand the nature of his authority.

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- Nature

It is impossible for us to fail when we do our best when we are on the Lord's errand.

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- Impossible
- Fail
- The Lord
There is no such thing as unlawful censorship in the home. Movies, magazines, television, videos, the Internet, and other media are there as guests and should only be welcomed when they are appropriate for family enjoyment.

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- Family
- Home
The important questions focus on what matters most-Heavenly Father's plan and the Savior's Atonement.

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- Important
- Father
- Focus
We can become the masters of our own destinies by practicing self-discipline and by setting worthy goals that will lead to higher ground so that we can become what our heavenly father wants us to become.

M. Russell Ballard
- Father
- Goals
- Discipline