Delbert L. Stapley Born : December 11, 1896 Died : August 19, 1978 Browse All Authors Top 9 quotes by Delbert L. Stapley Good habits are developed in the workshops of our daily lives. It is not in the great moments of test and trial that character is built. That is only when it is displayed. The habits that direct our lives and form our character are fashioned in the often uneventful, commonplace routine of life. Delbert L. Stapley routine trials character Sometime in the eternities to come, we will see that our trials were calculated to cause us to turn to our Heavenly Father for strength and support. Any affliction or suffering we are called upon to bear may be directed to give us experience, refinement, and perfection. Delbert L. Stapley strength blessing father In all humility and sincerity we must admit a power higher than ourselves from whom is derived a positive moral code that will give our lives significance and purpose. We also must remember once and for all that honesty, respect, and honor as such are not for sale on the market block. They are ingredients that you and I and all people should put into our daily lives. Delbert L. Stapley block honesty integrity The natural inclination of man is to rely solely upon himself and to ignore the purpose of his existence as well as his relationship to God who is his spiritual father. If man will recognize his divine origin, he will then realize his Heavenly Father will not leave him alone to grope in darkness of mind and spirit, but will make available a power to influence him in right paths and into standards of good behavior. The Holy Ghost is that power. Delbert L. Stapley spiritual men father The greatest gift we can give another is the gift of a good example. Delbert L. Stapley good-examples example giving Verily I say unto you all: Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations. Delbert L. Stapley shining light may Keeping the commandments of God is not a difficult burden when we do it out of love of him who has so graciously blessed us. Delbert L. Stapley burden blessed love We must acquire the faith to accept the fact that all knowledge is from God and known to God. Knowledge is released to man on earth according to God's plan for him. Free or liberal thinking does not change truth, the revealed knowledge which comes from God. Delbert L. Stapley truth men thinking When children are ready to talk, that is the time for parents to listen, regardless of the hour. Delbert L. Stapley communication parent children
