Moral discipline is the consistent exercise of agency to choose the right because it is right, even when it is hard. D. Todd Christofferson More Quotes by D. Todd Christofferson More Quotes From D. Todd Christofferson The greatest good we can do in helping others become what they can become will be to lead them to the Savior. D. Todd Christofferson saviorhelping-othershelping A God who makes no demands, is the functional equivalent of a God who does not exist. D. Todd Christofferson demandspiritualdoe When we have entered into divine covenants, the Holy Ghost is our comforter, our guide, and our companion. The fruits of the Holy Spirit are "the peaceable things of immortal glory; the truth of all things; that which quickeneth all things, which maketh alive all things; that which knoweth all things, and hath all power according to wisdom, mercy, truth, justice, and judgment" (Moses 6:61). The gifts of the Holy Spirit are testimony, faith, knowledge, wisdom, revelations, miracles, healing, and charity, to name but a few. D. Todd Christofferson healingnamesjustice Integrity is fundamental to being men. Integrity means being truthful, but it also means accepting responsibility and honoring commitments and covenants. D. Todd Christofferson integritymeancommitment We must be careful, as we seek to become more and more [Christlike], that we do not become discouraged and lose hope. Becoming Christlike is a lifetime pursuit and very often involves growth and change that is slow, almost imperceptible. D. Todd Christofferson becominggrowthlifetime Women bring with them into the world a certain virtue, a divine gift that makes them adept at instilling such qualities as faith, courage, empathy and refinement in relationships and in cultures. D. Todd Christofferson being-a-motherempathyquality The gifts of the Holy Spirit are testimony, faith, knowledge, wisdom, revelations, miracles, healing, and charity, to name but a few. D. Todd Christofferson miraclehealingnames Now, we will compare the word unto a seed. Now, if ye give place, that a seed may be planted in your heart, behold, if it be a true seed, or a good seed, if ye do not cast it out by your unbelief, that ye will resist the Spirit of the Lord, behold, it will begin to swell within your breasts; and when you feel these swelling motions, ye will begin to say within yourselves—It must needs be that this is a good seed, or that the word is good, for it beginneth to enlarge my soul; yea, it beginneth to enlighten my understanding, yea, it beginneth to be delicious to me. D. Todd Christofferson understandingheartgiving Quorum and group leaders should provide the leading voice and laboring oar in every ward and branch council regarding retention of converts. D. Todd Christofferson groupsvoiceleadership By "moral discipline," I mean self-discipline based on moral standards. Moral discipline is the consistent exercise of agency to choose the right because it is right, even when it is hard. It rejects the self-absorbed life in favor of developing character worthy of respect and true greatness through Christlike service. D. Todd Christofferson exercisecharactermean Of all your associations, it is your relationship with God, your Heavenly Father, who is the source of your moral power. D. Todd Christofferson associationspiritualfather
