President Boyd K. Packer
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"We speak of the church as our refuge, our defense. There is safety and protection in the church. It centers in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Latter-day Saints learn to look within themselves to see the redeeming power of the Savior of all mankind. The principles of the gospel taught in the church and learned from the scriptures become a guide for each of us individually and for our families."
"Each stake is a defense and a refuge and a standard. A stake is self-contained with all that is needed for the salvation and exaltation of those who would come within its influence, and the temples are ever closer."
"We are not to be afraid, even in a world where the hostilities will never end. The war of opposition that was prophesied in the revelations continues today. We are to be happy and positive. We are not to be afraid. Fear is the opposite of faith."
"Not only are we to maintain the highest of standards, but each of us is to be a standard, a defense, a refuge. We are to 'let our light so shine before men, they may see our good works and glorify our Father which is in heaven."'
"Some suppose that our high standards will repel growth. It is just the opposite. High standards are a magnet."
