I extol those who, with loving care and compassionate concern, feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and house the homeless. He who notes the sparrow's fall will not be unmindful of such service. Thomas S. Monson More Quotes by Thomas S. Monson More Quotes From Thomas S. Monson As we remember prayer and take time to turn to the scriptures, our lives will be infinitely more blessed and our burdens will be made lighter. Thomas S. Monson scripture blessed prayer You will never be able to measure your influence for good. Thomas S. Monson influence able The passage of time has not altered the capacity of the Redeemer to change men’s lives. As he said to the dead Lazarus, so he says to you and me: “come forth.” Come forth from the despair of doubt. Come forth from the sorrow of sin. Come forth from the death of disbelief. Come forth to a newness of life. Come forth. Thomas S. Monson sorrow doubt men We do not find truth groveling through error. Thomas S. Monson groveling errors Love is the very essence of the gospel. Thomas S. Monson essence love-is Let us not demeanor or belittle. Rather, let us be compassionate and encouraging,. We must be careful that we do not destroy another person's confidence through careless words. or actions. Thomas S. Monson be-careful compassionate action I ask you to make INSTITUTE a PRIORITY. Thomas S. Monson institute priorities asks Gracias, danke, merci - whatever language is spoken, "thank you" frequently expressed will cheer your spirit, broaden your friendships, and lift your lives to a higher pathway as you journey toward perfection. There is a simplicity - even a sincerity - when "thank you" is spoken. Thomas S. Monson cheer journey life No member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who has canned peas, topped beets, hauled hay, shoveled coal, or helped in any way to serve others ever forgets or regrets the experience of helping provide for those in need. Thomas S. Monson regret church jesus There is absolutely nothing in this world that will provide more comfort and happiness than a testimony of the truth. Thomas S. Monson testimony comfort world If you will study the scriptures diligently, your power to avoid temptation and to receive direction of the Holy Ghost in all you do will be increased. Thomas S. Monson scripture study temptation Forgiveness should go hand-in-hand with love. Thomas S. Monson hand-in-hand should hands Sometimes we can take offense so easily. On other occasions we are too stubborn to accept a sincere apology. Who will subordinate ego, pride, and hurt-then step forward with 'I am truly sorry! Let's be as we once were: friends. Let's not pass to future generations the grievances, the anger of our time'? Let's remove any hidden wedges that can do nothing but destroy. Thomas S. Monson forgiveness hurt sorry Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting. It is happiness because we see joy in people. It is forgetting self and finding time for others. It is discarding the meaningless and stressing the true values Thomas S. Monson stress self people A moral coward is one who is afraid to do what he thinks is right because others will disapprove or laugh. Remember that all men have their fears, but those who face their fears with dignity have courage as well. Thomas S. Monson courage men thinking To live with gratitude ever in our hearts is to touch heaven. Thomas S. Monson gratitude heart heaven The spirit of Christmas is the spirit of love and of generosity and of goodness. It illuminates the picture window of the soul, and we look out upon the world's busy life and become more interested in people than in things. Thomas S. Monson merry-christmas generosity people Fill your mind with truth; fill your heart with love; fill your life with service. Thomas S. Monson mind heart In the search for our best selves, several questions will guide our thinking: Am I what I want to be? Am I closer to the Savior today than I was yesterday? Will I be closer yet tomorrow? Do I have the courage to change for the better? Thomas S. Monson self yesterday thinking The face of sin today often wears the mask of tolerance. Do not be deceived; behind that facade is heartache, unhappiness and pain. .. YOU be the one to make a stand for right, even if you stand alone. Have the moral courage to be a light for others to follow. Thomas S. Monson heartache pain light
