Occasionally, family members treat each other with less courtesy and kindness than they do acquaintances or even strangers. Joseph B. Wirthlin More Quotes by Joseph B. Wirthlin More Quotes From Joseph B. Wirthlin Dates that come around every year help us measure progress in our lives. One annual event, New Year's Day, is a time of reflection and resolution. Joseph B. Wirthlin new-year reflection years You may feel singled out when adversity enters your life. You shake your head and wonder, 'Why me?' Joseph B. Wirthlin why-me adversity may Perseverance is a positive, active characteristic. Joseph B. Wirthlin characteristics perseverance active We should be patient in developing and strengthening our testimonies. Rather than expecting immediate or spectacular manifestations, though they will come when needed, we should pray for a testimony, study the scriptures, follow the counsel of our prophet and other Church leaders, and live the principles of the gospel. Our testimonies then will grow and mature naturally, perhaps imperceptibly at times, until they become driving forces in our lives. Joseph B. Wirthlin scripture church leader True disciples of Jesus Christ have always been concerned for the one. Jesus Christ is our greatest example. He was surrounded by multitudes and spoke to thousands, yet He always had concern for the one. Joseph B. Wirthlin example jesus christ Nothing Exposes our true self more than how we treat each other in the home. Joseph B. Wirthlin treats self home The Lord will never forsake or abandon anyone, You may abandon him, but he will not abandon you. You never need to feel that you are alone. Joseph B. Wirthlin lord may needs Perseverance is a positive, active characteristic. It is not idly, passively waiting and hoping for some good thing to happen. Joseph B. Wirthlin perseverence perseverance waiting Peace is more than a lofty ideal. It is a practical principle that, with conscious effort, can become a normal part of our lives as we deal with matters both large and small. One habit that prevents inner peace is procrastination. It clutters our minds with unfinished business and makes us uneasy until we finish a task and get it out of the way. Joseph B. Wirthlin unfinished-business effort procrastination Each person in the world is different and has their own beautiful sound in the symphony of life. Joseph B. Wirthlin symphony sound beautiful Being true to one's duty is a mark of true disciples of the Lord and the children of God. Be valiant in your duty. Stay in step. Do not fail in your most important task, that of keeping your second estate. Be true to your duty, for it will bring you to God. Joseph B. Wirthlin tasks important children Let us strive for personal, practical integrity in every endeavor, regardless of how mundane or inconsequential it may seem. Joseph B. Wirthlin strive may integrity Success results when preparation meets opportunity. Joseph B. Wirthlin preparation success opportunity Another activity that can detract us from the proper way is watching television excessively or viewing improper movies. While fine productions on these media are uplifting and entertaining, we need to be very selective in choosing what we see and how much of our time such an activity deserves. Our precious time must not be diverted to the sideline attractions of vulgar language, immoral conduct, pornography, and violence. Joseph B. Wirthlin media uplifting television We see ourselves as yesterday and today. Heavenly Father sees us as forever. Joseph B. Wirthlin yesterday-and-today forever father There is no defeat except for those who give up. Joseph B. Wirthlin giving-up success sports The Lord is well aware of our mortality. He knows our weaknesses. He understands the challenges of our everyday lives. He has great empathy for the temptations of earthly appetites and passions. Joseph B. Wirthlin empathy passion temptation There is no real joy that does not involve self-denial and self-discipline Joseph B. Wirthlin discipline real self Charity must become a fundamental state of mind and heart that guides us in all we do. Joseph B. Wirthlin fundamentals mind heart Desire, burning desire, is basic to achieving anything beyond the ordinary. Joseph B. Wirthlin burning desire ordinary
