Joshua didn't say choose you next year whom you will serve; he spoke of "this day," while there is still daylight and before the darkness becomes more and more normal. Neal A. Maxwell More Quotes by Neal A. Maxwell More Quotes From Neal A. Maxwell How myopic it is to view His ministry as all crucifixion and no resurrection! Neal A. Maxwell myopic ministry views All of us must walk the same strait and narrow path, know the same kind of experiences as those we would seek to lead and to serve. There is not one strait and narrow path for the officers-the chosen-and another for the enlisted men. We are all to experience life "according to the flesh"; there is no other way, for it is the way to immortality and eternal life. Given the resplendent riches of the promised kingdom, why would anyone wish to walk another path than the one that leads us back to our gracious and merciful Father in Heaven? Neal A. Maxwell men life father We can hold to the iron rod even if others slip away and a few end up mocking us from "the great and spacious building." Neal A. Maxwell iron building ends Eventually, there will not be enough prisons if there are not enough good homes. Neal A. Maxwell prison enough home When in situations of stress we wonder if there is any more in us to give, we can be comforted to know that God, who knows our capacity perfectly, placed us here to succeed Neal A. Maxwell succeed stress giving Promptings for us to do good come from the Holy Ghost. These promptings nudge us further along the straight and narrow path of discipleship. The natural man doesn't automatically think of doing good. It isn't natural. How many people worry about the car behind them or the person below them? The natural man just doesn't do it. For us, however, these promptings enlarge our awareness of other people's needs and then prod us to act accordingly. Neal A. Maxwell men people thinking If one is devoid of hope and thanksgiving, he cannot for long remain sinless, for he will, in despair, have slackened his resolve. Feelings of futility foster vulnerability. Self-pity is such a busy stagehand, rearranging the scenery to help sin make its entrance. No wonder the prophets say that without faith in the Lord, there is no hope. Neal A. Maxwell adversity self long Regarding trials, including of our faith and patience, there are no exemptions-only variations. Neal A. Maxwell variation adversity trials The unwillingness of most leaders to set standards, to administer feedback when standards are not met, to praise clearly when standards are met, stands in the way of the development of excellence. The leader who makes no demands of his disciples cannot really lead them at all. The sense of new excitement and new challenge generated by the gospel will be blunted by leaders who shield followers from the full demands of fellowship. Neal A. Maxwell excellence leader challenges God does not begin by asking our ability, only our availability, and if we prove our dependability, He will increase our capability. Neal A. Maxwell will ability prove god
