These are a few more entries for my Inspirational Quote Book assignment for the
BYU-Idaho Pathway Program. I decided to pick an apostle from
the Twelve, Russell M. Nelson, whom I have always enjoyed listening to during conferences. As you will see, I found a wonderful amount of "quotable" insights in his talks.
SCRIPTURES
"In His great love, He did not leave us alone. He provided a guide—a
spiritual road map—to help us achieve success in our journey. We call
that guide the standard works, so named because they—the Holy Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price—constitute the
standard by which we should live."
Living By Scriptural Guidance, October Conf. 2000
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"We begin with a determination to “liken all scriptures unto us … for our profit and learning.”
If we “press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, … [we] shall have eternal life.”
To
feast means more than to taste. To feast means to savor. We savor the
scriptures by studying them in a spirit of delightful discovery and
faithful obedience.
When we feast upon the words of Christ, they are embedded “in fleshy tables of the heart.”
They become an integral part of our nature."
Living By Scriptural Guidance, October Conf. 2000
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OBEDIENCE
“Danger lurks when we divide ourselves with expressions such as “my
private life,” “my professional life,” or even “my best behavior.”
Living life in separate compartments can lead to internal conflict and
exhausting tension....Inner peace comes only as we maintain the
integrity of truth in all aspects of our lives. When we covenant to
follow the Lord and obey His commandments, we accept His standards in
every thought, action, and deed.”
Living By Scriptural Guidance, October Conf. 2000
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FAMILY
“Marriage is sanctified when it is cherished and honored in holiness. That union is not merely between husband and wife; it embraces a partnership with God (see Matt. 19:6).”
Nurturing Marriage, April Conf. 2006
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"Worldly trends to define marriage in some other way would sadly serve to
destroy the institution of marriage. Such schemes are contrary to the
plan of God."
Nurturing Marriage, April Conf. 2006
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"Children born of that marital union are “an heritage of the Lord.”
Marriage is but the beginning bud of family life; parenthood
is its flower. And that bouquet becomes even more beautiful when graced
with grandchildren. Families may become as eternal as the kingdom of God
itself."
Nurturing Marriage, April Conf. 2006
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"Fathers, you understand the principle of
temporal self-reliance and try to provide for a year’s supply, stored at home. Please also consider the need for
spiritual
food and self-reliance—not just for a year, but for a lifetime—also
stored at home. A worthy father should have first opportunity to
administer a blessing to members of his family. As time moves on, his
sons may then draw from that spiritual reservoir, worthy to administer
to their own families and to their parents."
Honoring the Priesthood, April Conf. 1993
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"Time for scripture study requires a schedule that will be honored.
Otherwise, blessings that matter most will be at the mercy of things
that matter least. Time for
family scripture study may be
difficult to establish. Years ago when our children were at home, they
attended different grades in several schools. Their daddy had to be at
the hospital no later than 7:00 in the morning. In family council we
determined that our best time for scripture study was 6:00
A.M.
At that hour our little ones were very sleepy but supportive.
Occasionally we had to awaken one when a turn came to read. I would be
less than honest with you if I conveyed the impression that our family
scripture time was a howling success. Occasionally it was more howling
than successful. But we did not give up."
Living By Scriptural Guidance, October Conf. 2000
PRIESTHOOD
"Priesthood authority has been restored so that families can be sealed
eternally. So brethren, your foremost priesthood duty is to nurture your
marriage—to care for, respect, honor, and love your wife. Be a blessing
to her and your children."
Nurturing Marriage, April Conf. 2006
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"This is The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints. He who stands at the head of His restored Church
so ordered His priesthood “that every man might speak in the name of God
the Lord, even the Savior of the world.” (D&C 1:20.) Remarkable!
He chose to honor us with His priesthood. So we honor Him by honoring
His priesthood—both its power and those who bear it. By so doing, men,
women, and children throughout the world will be blessed. Honoring the
priesthood fosters respect, respect promotes reverence, and reverence
invites revelation."
Honoring the Priesthood, April Conf. 1993
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"In contrast, the kingdom of God is governed by the authority of the
priesthood. It is not conferred for honor, but for a ministry of
service. Priesthood titles are not created by man; neither are they for
adornment, nor do they express mastership. They denote appointment to
service in the work of the Lord. We are called, sustained, and
ordained—not by ourselves, but “by prophecy, and by the laying on of
hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer
in the ordinances thereof.”"
Honoring the Priesthood, April Conf. 1993
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"May I offer counsel of a general nature, first with comments about
General Authorities. We recognize them as instruments in the hand of the
Lord, yet realize that they are ordinary human beings. They require
haircuts, laundry services, and occasional reminders just like anyone
else."
Honoring the Priesthood, April Conf. 1993
"For example, we marvel at computers and the Internet that enable
transmission of data with remarkable speed. We are truly grateful for
these electronic servants. But if we let them take over our time,
pervert our potential, or poison our minds with pornography, they cease being servants and become instead false gods."
Living By Scriptural Guidance, October Conf. 2000
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" Because it is ordained of God, the intimate physical expressions of
married love are sacred. Yet all too commonly, these divine gifts are
desecrated. If a couple allows lewd language or pornography to corrupt their intimacy, they offend their Creator while they degrade and diminish their own divine gift."
Nurturing Marriage, April Conf. 2006
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"A husband’s foremost
priority should be the care of his wife. Be true to her. Don’t ever
allow your eyes to gaze upon pornography
or let your language be lewd. The very choices made by reason of agency
limit one’s agency in the future. You cannot exercise agency and escape
accountability and responsibility for each choice."
Personal Priesthood Responsibility, October 2003
VIRTUE
"True happiness is predicated upon personal purity."
Nurturing Marriage, April Conf. 2006
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"Marriage is the foundry for social order, the fountain of virtue, and the foundation for eternal exaltation."
Nurturing Marriage, April Conf. 2006
