Preparedness and punctuality are two of the most important qualities of a leader. John Andreas Widtsoe More Quotes by John Andreas Widtsoe More Quotes From John Andreas Widtsoe The United States census records from 1850 to 1940, and all available Church records, uniformly show a preponderance of males in Utha, and in the Church. Indeed, the excess in Utah has usually been larger than for the whole United State... there was no surplus of women. John Andreas Widtsoe excess utah church True freedom, which is full joy, is the complete recognition of law and adaptation to it. Bondage comes from ignorance of law or opposition to it. John Andreas Widtsoe ignorance law joy The better men know the Lord, the better may the eternal truths we learn be applied in our daily lives. John Andreas Widtsoe daily-life may men Fraud and deceit have been practiced since the beginning of history...Brass has been called gold; glass has been sold as diamonds; and poison has been hawked as excellent food. The story of fraud throughout the ages forms an ugly chapter of human history. John Andreas Widtsoe honesty glasses age Were we more careful to obey the part of the word of wisdom that deals with the "do's" it might be easier to obey the "don'ts" John Andreas Widtsoe words-of-wisdom exercise might God must have been engaged from the beginning, and must now be engaged in progressive development, and infinite as God is, he must have been less powerful in the past than he is today.... We may be certain that, through self-effort, the inherent and innate powers of God have been developed to a God-like degree. Thus he has become God. John Andreas Widtsoe powerful self past A thief, though rich, will continue to steal, but an honest man, though poor, will ever seek to pay his debts. John Andreas Widtsoe debt thieves men The Church ever operates in full light. There is no secrecy about its doctrine, aim, or work. John Andreas Widtsoe doctrine church light Officers in the Church of Jesus Christ are called for two distinct purposes: First and foremost, to serve the people; and, secondly, to gain the development and enlarged understanding which always follow earnest service in a responsible position. It is an honorable privilege and a personal benefit to be allowed to serve in an official position in the Church; and an office, whatever it may be, should be accepted in a spirit of grateful appreciation. John Andreas Widtsoe grateful appreciation jesus Would it not be well this Christmas to give first to the Lord, directly through obedience, sacrifice, and love, and then to give to him indirectly through gifts to friends and those in need as well as to our own? Should we do this, perhaps many of us would discover a new Christmas joy. John Andreas Widtsoe sacrifice joy giving The universe exists under a reign of eternal law, surpassing the imperfect laws of human government. Such orderliness, such domination by law, imply intelligent planning and purpose. Nothing happens of itself. Nowhere, in the age-old experience of man, has continued order been found except as the product of intelligent direction. John Andreas Widtsoe intelligent men order Spiritual power is generated within temple walls, and sent out to bless the world ... Every home penetrated by the temple spirit enlightens, cheers, and comforts every member of the household. The peace we covet is found in such homes. Indeed, when temples are on earth, the whole world shares measurably in the issuing light; when absent, the hearts of men become heavy, as if they said, with the people of Enoch's day, 'Zion is fled'" (See Moses 7:69). John Andreas Widtsoe wall cheer spiritual Finally it may be said that the temple endowment is not secret. All who meet the requirements for entrance to the temple may enjoy it. John Andreas Widtsoe requirements secret may When each man sets his own house in order, the whole world will be in order. John Andreas Widtsoe home men order Deceit is the mark of evil. Even if the evil messenger does not appear in person, the test is the same. John Andreas Widtsoe honesty evil doe Let every man sing his own song in life. John Andreas Widtsoe every-man song men Man must learn to know the universe precisely as it is, or he cannot successfully find his place in it. A man should therefore use his reasoning faculty in all matters involving truth, and especially as concerning his religion. He must learn to distinguish between truth and error. John Andreas Widtsoe errors use men
