For their salvation is necessary and essential to our salvation, … they without us cannot be made perfect—neither can we without our dead be made perfect. Russell M. Nelson More Quotes by Russell M. Nelson More Quotes From Russell M. Nelson Because of our sacred regard for each human intellect, we consider the obtaining of an education to be a religious responsibility. Russell M. Nelson sacred responsibility religious Each holy temple stands as a symbol of our membership in the Church, as a sign of our faith in life after death, and as a sacred step toward eternal glory for us and our families. Russell M. Nelson membership sacred church Eternal principles that govern happiness apply equally to all. Russell M. Nelson eternal eternal-happiness principles When we ponder His voluntary atonement, any sense of sacrifice on our part becomes completely overshadowed by a profound sense of gratitude for the privilege of serving Him. Russell M. Nelson gratitude sacrifice profound Throughout the world, the family is increasingly under attack. If families fail, many of our political, economic, and social systems will also fail. Russell M. Nelson failing political world No matter your situation, you can make family history a part of your life right now. Primary children can draw a family tree. Youth can participate in proxy baptisms. They can also help the older generation work with computers. Parents can relate stories of their lives to their posterity. Worthy adult members can hold a temple recommend and perform temple ordinances for their own kin. Russell M. Nelson parent tree children As loud voices argue on, let us remember that those who advocate abortion have already been born! Russell M. Nelson abortion loud-voices arguing I honor women who are not mothers. They know that motherhood is but one of the realms of womankind. The virtue and intelligence of women are uniquely applicable to other realms as well, such as compassionate service and teaching. Russell M. Nelson teaching honor mother The highest and noblest work in this life is that of a mother. Russell M. Nelson this-life life-is mother Obedience allows God’s blessings to flow without constraint. He will bless His obedient children with freedom from bondage and misery. And He will bless them with more light. Russell M. Nelson light blessing children It really matters what you listen to. . . . Select music that will strengthen your spirit. Russell M. Nelson music spirit matter Through all of our various Christmas traditions, I hope that we are focused first upon the Lord Jesus Christ. Wise men still adore Him. Russell M. Nelson wise men jesus When we speak of faith—the faith that can move mountains—we are not speaking of faith in general but of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ can be bolstered as we learn about Him and live our religion. The doctrine of Jesus Christ was designed by the Lord to help us increase our faith. Russell M. Nelson mountain moving jesus Regardless of gender, marital status, or age, individuals can choose to link themselves directly to the Savior, hold fast to the rod of His truth, and lead by the light of that truth. By so doing, they become examples of righteousness to whom others will want to cling. Russell M. Nelson light example age To those who feel defeated and downtrodden, look to the early hours of the day for your rescue...Shadows of yesterday's grief melt in the rays of early morn's opportunity. Russell M. Nelson grief yesterday opportunity The temptation to be popular may prioritize public opinion above the word of God. Political campaigns and marketing strategies widely employ public opinion polls to shape their plans. Results of those polls are informative. But they could hardly be used as grounds to justify disobedience to God’s commandments! Russell M. Nelson marketing political temptation Be we reminded that the gathering of Israel is not the ultimate endpoint. It is but the beginning. The true endpoint is eternal life. It is that God’s children, in a covenant relationship with Him either by lineage or by adoption, will be able to dwell with Him and their families forever. That is God’s glory-eternal life for His children! Russell M. Nelson adoption israel children A strong human spirit with control over appetites of the flesh is master over emotions and passions and not a slave to them. That kind of freedom is as vital to the spirit as oxygen is to the body! Freedom from self-slavery is true liberation! Russell M. Nelson passion strong self Make the Sabbath a delight by rendering service to others. Russell M. Nelson rendering service-to-others delight The living Lord leads His living church. Russell M. Nelson church lord spiritual
