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Assisting others
The more our hearts and minds are turned to assisting others less fortunate than we, the more we will avoid the spiritually cankering effects that result from greed, selfishness and over-indulgence. — Elder Joe J. Christensen
Atonement
The Savior's Atonement is stunningly inclusive! — Sister Sheri L. Dew
Bishops
Inherent in the ordination to be bishop is both the right and the obligation to be directed by inspiration. — President Boyd K. Packer
Christlike love
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Christlike love is a gift of the Spirit. — Elder Robert J. Whetten
Example
It is almost impossible for children and youth to find their way through the seas of life without the guiding light of a good example. — Elder M. Russell Ballard
Families
Whatever the needs of family members may be, we can strengthen our families as we follow the counsel given by prophets. — Elder Robert D. Hales
Family history
Each member of this Church has the personal responsibility to be an eternal architect of this [family history] bridge for his or her own family. — Elder Dennis B. Neuenschwander
Fatherhood
Dads, is it too bold to hope that our children might have some small portion of the feeling for us that the Divine Son felt for His Father? — Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
Friendship
I think in all of us there is a profound longing for friendship, a deep yearning for the satisfaction and security that close and lasting friendships can give. — Elder Marlin K. Jensen
Kingdom of God
We are a happy and blessed people, working to build the cause and Kingdom of God on earth. — President Gordon B. Hinckley
Mortality
Mortal life is like unto the traveler on a homeward journey. — Bishop Keith B. McMullin
Reaching out
It is our obligation to reach out in helpfulness, not only to our own, but to all others as well. — President Gordon B. Hinckley
Redeemer
The passage of time has not altered the capacity of the Redeemer to change lives. — President Thomas S. Monson
Reputation
When we deal with the name and reputation of another we deal with something sacred in the sight of the Lord. — Elder Cree-L Kofford
Resurrection
These simple words — "He is not here, but is risen" have become the most profound in all literature. — President Gordon B. Hinckley
Selfishness
In contrast to the path of selfishness, there is no room for road rage on the straight and narrow way. — Elder Neal A. Maxwell
Service
It is the love that we give and the service we render that really is the great payoff. — Elder David B. Haight
Teaching
When we have the Spirit to direct us, we are capable of teaching with great power. — Elder L. Tom Perry
One of the surest ways to avoid even getting near false doctrine is to choose to be simple in our teaching. — Elder Henry B. Eyring
Technology
I believe that God has opened up these treasures on intelligence to enhance His purposes on the earth. — President James E. Faust
Temple
In the temple the Spirit of the Lord provides comfort and peace, especially during moments of despair. — Sister Carol B. Thomas
The endowment and sealing ordinances of the temple are so gloriously rich in meaning that you will want to allow significant time to receive those ordinances and to ponder their meaning. — Elder Richard G. Scott
Welfare plan
As we give of our time, talents and resources to tend the needs of the sick, offer food to the hungry and teach the dependent to stand on their own, we enrich ourselves spiritually beyond our ability to comprehend. — Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin
Witnesses
Witnesses and witnessing are vital in God's plan for the salvation of His children. — Elder Dallin H. Oaks
