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Conference capsules

Published: Saturday, April 7, 2001

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Accountability

The principle of accountability also applies to the spiritual resources conferred in the teachings we have been given, and to the precious hours and days allotted to each of us during our time in mortality.

— Elder Dallin H. Oaks

Book of Mormon

[The Book of Mormon is] to bless and guide the lives of the people of this day. It came in a day and time as the Lord knew it would when the dislocations caused by the wickedness would be very intense.

— Elder L. Aldin Porter

Born again

The full benefit of forgiveness of sin through the Savior's atonement begins with repentance and baptism and then expands upon receiving the Holy Ghost.

— President James E. Faust

Building the kingdom

It is within the family, in the quiet sanctuary of the home, that generations unite in building the kingdom of God.

— Elder Bruce D. Porter

Church members

Let us be good people. Let us be friendly people. Let us be neighborly people. Let us be what members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ought to be.

— President Gordon B. Hinckley

Compassion

The road to Jericho each of us travels bears no name and the weary traveler who needs our help may be one unknown.

— President Thomas S. Monson

Family

Seek diligently to fulfill the fundamental purpose of this life through the ideal family.

— Elder Richard G. Scott

Fasting

If we want our fasting to be more than just going without eating, we must lift our hearts, our minds, and our voices, in communion with our Heavenly Father.

— Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin

Hope

None of us can afford to be without that needed hope and love in the treks through our Sinais of circumstance.

— Elder Neal A. Maxwell

Humility

The Savior teaches us that to become humble is to become as a child.

— Elder Marlin K. Jensen

Latter-day Saints

There is safety in being a saint.

— Bishop Keith B. McMullin

Living prophet

It is not a small thing, my brothers and sisters, to have a prophet of God in our midst.

— Elder M. Russell Ballard

Majesty of this work

When you think of the majesty and the impact and the spiritual direction of this work out in the world, meant to reach the people of the world, it is thrilling just to contemplate what lies ahead for us.

— Elder David B. Haight

Member missionaries

Pray that under the divine management of such things, the missionary opportunity you want is already being prepared in the heart of someone who longs for and looks for what you have.

— Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

Miracles

We are prepared to testify that there is today, as there was yesterday, and will be forever, a "God of miracles."

— Sister Sydney S. Reynolds

Parenthood

As parents and teachers we have a responsibility and an opportunity to reinforce . . . tender love and respect. Through this careful guidance, testimonies will grow consistently. . . .

— Elder Darwin B. Christenson

Priceless gem

What the members of the Church possess is a 'pearl of great price,' yet sometimes this priceless gem is so familiar to us that we do not appreciate its true value.

— Elder L. Tom Perry

Priesthood power

Just as clean wires, properly connected, are required to carry electrical power, so clean hands and pure hearts are required to carry priesthood power.

— Elder John H. Groberg

Redemption

All that has been printed, or preached or sung or built or taught or broadcast [in His Church] has been to the end that men and women and children can know the redeeming influence of the Atonement of Christ in their everyday lives and be at peace.

— President Boyd K. Packer

Revelation

It is a marvelous and wonderful thing that thousands are touched by the miracle of the Holy Spirit, that they believe and accept and become members.

— President Gordon B. Hinckley

Sacrifice

Through sacrifice our hearts can be changed, we live closer to the Spirit and have less of an appetite for things of the world.

— Sister Carol B. Thomas

Senior missionaries

As we serve in the mission field, our children and grandchildren will be blessed in ways that would not have been possible had we stayed home.

— Elder Robert D. Hales

Shepherding

As you watch over His sheep, your love for Him will grow. And that will increase your confidence and your courage.

Elder Henry B. Eyring

Temple worship

Every activity, every lesson, all we do in the Church, point to the Lord and His holy house.

— Elder Russell M. Nelson

The real blessings of the temple come as we enhance our temple experience.

Elder L. Lionel Kendrick

Temptations

To avoid. . .temptations, be like Captain Moroni of old; set up 'fortifications' to strengthen your places of weakness. . . in the form of personal ground rules to protect your priceless virtue.

— Elder David E. Sorensen

Unity

The unity of the saints is unique and powerful.

— Elder John K. Carmack

All of the talks seem to harmonize, one with another, each a thread in the tapestry of a grand and beautiful pattern.

President Gordon B. Hinckley