Theodore M. Burton Born : March 27, 1907 Died : December 22, 1989 Browse All Authors Top 13 quotes by Theodore M. Burton If we follow the example of Jesus Christ and become true peacemakers, that flood of love will cover the earth as with a blanket. Theodore M. Burton example earth jesus Love . . . [is] a lack of personal selfishness. Theodore M. Burton selfish love-is love We are not set apart to rule, but chosen and set apart to serve. Theodore M. Burton chosen Peace cannot come by legislation or through affiliation with any political philosophy...Peace, joy, and happiness can come only through an acceptance of God's revealed plan of life. Theodore M. Burton acceptance joy philosophy The greatest missionary tool we have is that of demonstrating friendliness, brotherly kindness, harmony, love and peace in our homes and in all our church meetings. Theodore M. Burton church kindness home What Grandfather Burton did for me was to write a sacred family record, the small plates of Burton, or, if you will, an inspirational family record. Much of what we now regard as scripture was not anything more or less than men writing of their own spiritual experiences for the benefit of their posterity. These scriptures are family records. Therefore, as a people we ought to write of our own lives and our own experiences to form a sacred record for our descendants. We must provide for them the same uplifting, faith-promoting strength that the ancient scriptures now give us. Theodore M. Burton uplifting spiritual writing We must remember to teach our children that even if others fail to be kind and considerate, we ought to be slow to condemn and very quick to forgive. We need not be tolerant of sin, but we must become tolerant and forgiving of the sinner. Theodore M. Burton forgiving judging children The longer we are members of the Church, the better we understand the gospel, the more we will be inclined to be peacefully minded. The more diligently we follow the teaching of Christ, the slower we will be to be angry with each other and the quicker we will be to forgive each other. Theodore M. Burton forgiving church teaching Repentance is a change of behavior which invites forgiveness. Theodore M. Burton repentance invites behavior Because of the Saviors Atonement, repentance is a beautiful word and a marvelous refuge. Theodore M. Burton atonement repentance beautiful You can recognize the Spirit of Christ within you when you speak to one another or speak of another person with a warm smile instead of with a frown or scowl. Theodore M. Burton speak spirit christ The greater the teacher, the greater the pupil may become. Theodore M. Burton teaching may teacher It appears to me that men are trying to speak for God instead of letting God speak for himself. Theodore M. Burton letting-go trying men
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