Neal A. Maxwell – God Will Increase Our Capability
“God does not begin by asking about our ability, but only about our availability, and if we then prove our dependability, He will increase our capability.” Neal A. Maxwell
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Brigham Young – Every Blessing Has Conditions
“Every blessing the Lord proffers to his people is on conditions. These conditions are: Obey my law, keep my commandments, walk in my ordinances, observe my statutes, love mercy,… keep yourselves pure in the law, and then you are entitled … Continue reading →
Joseph B. Wirthlin – Hold Firmly to the Rod of Iron
“You must hold firmly to the rod of iron through the mists and darknesses, the hardships and trials of life. If you relax your grip and slip from the path, the iron rod might become lost in the darkness for … Continue reading →
Joseph F. Smith on True Repentance
“True repentance is not only sorrow for sins and humble penitence and contrition before God, but it involves the necessity of turning away from them, a discontinuance of all evil practices and deeds, a thorough reformation of life, a vital … Continue reading →
Spencer W. Kimball – He must begin again
“Being a God in embryo with the seeds of Godhood neatly tucked away in him; and with the power to become a God eventually, man need not despair. He should not give up. If he has had problems and slipped … Continue reading →
Brigham Young on Overcoming Temptation
“The spirit is pure, and under the special control and influence of the Lord. . . . Recollect, brethren and sisters, everyone of you, that when evil is suggested to you, when it arises in your hearts, it is through … Continue reading →
Melvin J. Ballard on Being Led Gently Into Sin
“The most favorite method the enemy of our souls has employed in ages past and that he will employ today is to capture souls by leading them gently, step by step, towards the greatest and most destructive sin against spiritual … Continue reading →
Melvin J. Ballard on Limits of Temptation
“Here is a truth. The devil cannot capture any man or woman that way (Faust). He cannot suddenly sweep them off their feet and bind them as his slaves against their wills. The power is given to every man and … Continue reading →
Thomas S. Monson on Self-Control
“In our science-oriented age, we conquer space but cannot control self; hence, we forfeit peace.” Thomas S. Monson
Continue reading →Henry B. Eyring on Two Influences in the World
“There are two influences ever present in the world. One is constructive and elevating and comes from our Heavenly Father; the other is destructive and debasing and comes from Lucifer. We have our agency and make our own choice in … Continue reading →
