Any excuse for non-performance, no matter how valid, weakens character. Spencer W. Kimball More Quotes by Spencer W. Kimball More Quotes From Spencer W. Kimball Of all treasures of knowledge, the most vital is the knowledge of God, his existence, powers, love, and promises. Spencer W. Kimball knowledge-of-godtreasurepromise As a vital link in the conversion process, we should bear our testimonies that the gospel is true; our testimonies may well be the spark that ignites the conversion process. Consequently, we have a double responsibility: we must testify of the things we know, feel, and have felt, and we must live so the Holy Ghost can be with us and convey our words in power to the heart of the investigator. Spencer W. Kimball responsibilitymissionaryheart When one...consciously and determinedly directs his thoughts, controls his acts, and tries to feel and constantly express his love, he becomes a person of love. Spencer W. Kimball his-lovefeelstrying I say to everyone within the sound of my voice, 'Do not fail the Lord'. We must accept the truth that the gospel principles are not on trial but that we are. Spencer W. Kimball voiceprinciplessound When a defiled man is born again, his habits are changed, his thoughts cleansed, his attitudes regenerated and elevated, his activities put in total order, and everything about him that was dirty, degenerate or reprobate is washed and made clean. Spencer W. Kimball attitudemendirty One of Satan's sharpest tools is alcohol, for it blinds and deafens, numbs and manacles, impoverishes and maims, and kills unfortunate victims. Spencer W. Kimball satanalcoholtools We know so little. Our judgment is so limited. We judge the Lord's ways from our own narrow view. Spencer W. Kimball judgingviewslittles There is nothing unholy or degrading about sexuality in itself, for by that means men and women join in a process of creation and in an expression of love Spencer W. Kimball marriagemenmean Sin comes when communication lines are down - it always does, sooner or later. Spencer W. Kimball linescommunicationdoe One of the most serious human defects in all ages is procrastination, an unwillingness to accept personal responsibilities now. Spencer W. Kimball procrastinationresponsibilityage To be sure your life will be full and abundant, you must plan your life. Spencer W. Kimball generosityplans In the kingdom, the greater our responsibilities, the greater is our need to see ourselves as servants. Spencer W. Kimball responsibilitykingdomsneeds So much depends upon our willingness to make up our minds, collectively and individually, that present levels of performance are not acceptable, either to ourselves or to the Lord. In saying that, I am not calling for flashy, temporary differences in our performance levels, but a quiet resolve to do a better job, to lengthen our stride. Spencer W. Kimball differencesmindjobs I believe that the telephone and telegraph and other such conveniences were permitted by the Lord to be developed for the express purpose of building the kingdom. Others may use them for business, professional or other purposes, but basically they are to build the kingdom. Spencer W. Kimball technologypurposebelieve Jesus perfected his life and became our Christ. Priceless blood of a god was shed, and he became our Savior; his perfected life was given, and he became our Redeemer; his atonement for us made possible our return to our Heavenly Father, and yet how thoughtless, how unappreciative are most beneficiaries! Ingratitude is a sin of the ages. Spencer W. Kimball fatherbloodjesus Sickness sometimes is a great blessing. People become angels through sickness. Spencer W. Kimball adversityangelblessing Why is it that some young folks are almost overly conscientious in their school work, even to neglecting their Church responsibilities, when the spiritual should have priority in the study time of every person if preference must be given? However, there is time for fulfilling every need. Spencer W. Kimball responsibilityspiritualschool Marriage is perhaps the most vital of all the decisions and has the most far reaching effects. Spencer W. Kimball reachingmarriagedecision To be mediocre, when only application and diligence would have netted superiority, is an error akin to sin. Spencer W. Kimball diligenceerrorssin Preparedness, when properly pursued, is a way of life, not a sudden, spectacular program. We could refer to all the components of personal and family preparedness, not in relation to holocaust or disaster, but in cultivating a life-style that is on a day-to-day basis its own reward. Spencer W. Kimball rewardsholocauststyle
