Years of happiness can be lost in the foolish gratification of a momentary desire for pleasure.
I feel certain that if, in our homes, parents will read from the Book of Mormon prayerfully and regularly, both by themselves and with their children, the spirit of that great book will come to permeate our homes and all who dwell therein.
Modesty in dress and language and deportment is a true mark of refinement and a hallmark of a virtuous Latter-day Saint woman.
We all know of families who have obligated themselves for more than they could pay. There is a world of heartache behind such cases.
Inspiring music may fill the soul with heavenly thoughts, move one to righteous action, or speak peace to the soul.
You cannot help people permanently by doing for them what they can and should do for themselves.
Efficient spending and saving will give the family more security, more opportunities, more education, and a higher standard of living.
Christ changes men, who then change their environment. The world would shape human behavior, but Christ can change human nature.
Since the beginning, a woman's first and most important role has been ushering into mortality spirit sons and daughters of our Father in Heaven.
You cannot do wrong and feel right. It is impossible!
The world is increasing in wickedness.
If someone wants to marry you outside the temple, whom will you strive to please - God or a mortal? If you insist on a temple marriage, you will be pleasing the Lord and blessing the other party.
Becoming Christlike is a lifetime pursuit and very often involves growth and change that is slow, almost imperceptible.
Truth is truth, whether labeled 'science' or 'religion.'
If you really want to receive joy and happiness, then serve others with all your heart. Lift their burden, and your own burden will be lighter.
The literal resurrection of every soul who has lived and died on earth is a certainty, and surely one should make careful preparation for this event. A glorious resurrection should be the goal of every man and woman, for resurrection will be a reality.
The great task of life is to learn the will of the Lord and then do it.
With the Spirit and magnifying your call, you can do miracles for the Lord in the mission field. Without the Spirit, you will never succeed, regardless of your talent and ability.
I have a vision of homes alerted, of classes alive, and of pulpits aflame with the spirit of Book of Mormon messages.
Can human hearts be changed? Why, of course! It happens every day in the great missionary work of the Church. It is one of the most widespread of Christ's modern miracles. If it hasn't happened to you - it should.
