Essentially, pride is a 'my will' rather than 'thy will' approach to life. Ezra Taft Benson More Quotes by Ezra Taft Benson More Quotes From Ezra Taft Benson Yes, it is the precepts of men versus the revealed word of God. The more we follow the word of God the less we are deceived, while those who follow the wisdom of men are deceived the most. Ezra Taft Benson word-of-god deceived men We must be devoted to sound principles in word and deed: principle above party, principle above pocketbook, principle above popularity. Ezra Taft Benson party principles sound To the patriots I say this: Take that long eternal look. Stand up for freedom, no matter what the cost. Stand up and be counted. It can help to save your soul-and maybe your country. Ezra Taft Benson soul long country The proud do not change to improve, but defend their position by rationalizing. Repentance means change, and it takes a humble person to change. Ezra Taft Benson proud humble mean One of the trials of life is that we do not usually receive immediately the full blessing for righteousness or the full cursing for wickedness. Ezra Taft Benson wickedness trials blessing Ours is a representative republic with a Constitution in which is recognized the natural law and the natural rights of man. It is a republic with a spiritual foundation characterized by freedom - freedom for the individual and for his society. Ezra Taft Benson rights spiritual men Communities have a responsibility to assist the family in promoting wholesome entertainment. What a community tolerates will become tomorrow's standard for today's youth. Ezra Taft Benson entertainment community responsibility For years we have heard of the role the Elders could play in saving the Constitution from total destruction. But how can the Elders be expected to save it if they have not studied it and are not sure if it is being destroyed or what is destroying it. Ezra Taft Benson roles play years I am a Libertarian. I want to be known as a Libertarian and a Constitutionalist in the tradition of the early James Madison - father of the Constitution. Labels change and perhaps in the old tradition I would be considered one of the original Whigs. The new title I would wear today is that of Conservative, though in its original connotation the term Liberal fits me better than the original meaning of the word Conservative. Ezra Taft Benson titles would-be father Pride is a sin that can readily be seen in others but is rarely admitted in ourselves. Ezra Taft Benson sin-of-pride sin pride Thank God for the joys of family life. I have often said there can be no genuine happiness separate and apart from a good home. The sweetest influences and associations of life are there Ezra Taft Benson thank-god home joy We live in a day of slick, quiet and clever sins. Ezra Taft Benson sin clever quiet I have often said one of the greatest secrets of missionary work is work! If a missionary works, he will get the Spirit; if he gets the Spirit, he will teach by the Spirit; and if he teaches by the Spirit, he will touch the hearts of the people and he will be happy. There will be no homesickness, no worrying about families, for all time and talents and interests are centered on the work of the ministry. Work, work, work-there is no satisfactory substitute, especially in missionary work. Ezra Taft Benson worry heart people A man who is pressing forward to accomplish worthy goals can soon put despondency under his feet. Ezra Taft Benson goal feet men A man must not only stand for the right principles, but he must also fight for them. Those who fight for principle can be proud of the friends they've gained and the enemies they've earned. Ezra Taft Benson fighting men enemy Are we reading the Constitution and pondering it? Are we aware of its principles? Are we abiding by these principles and teaching them to others? Could we defend the Constitution? Can we recognize when a law is constitutionally unsound? Do we know what the prophets have said about the Constitution and the threats to it? Ezra Taft Benson reading teaching law Have sufficient food, clothing, and fuel on hand to last at least one year. Ezra Taft Benson fuel hands years Our bishops storehouses are not intended to stock enough commodities to care for all the members of the Church. Storehouses are only established to care for the poor and the needy. For this reason, members of the Church have been instructed to personally store a year's supply of food, clothing, and, where possible, fuel. By following this counsel, most members will be prepared and able to care for themselves and their family members, and be able to share with others as may be needed. Ezra Taft Benson church may years Freedom must be continually guarded as something more priceless than life itself. Ezra Taft Benson guarded priceless From the Book of Mormon we learn how disciples of Christ live in times of war. Ezra Taft Benson war book christ
