Pride is characterized by "What do I want out of life?" rather than by "What would God have me do with my life?" It is self-will as opposed to God's will. It is the fear of man over the fear of God. Ezra Taft Benson More Quotes by Ezra Taft Benson More Quotes From Ezra Taft Benson Faith is the foundation upon which a godlike character is built. It is a prerequisite for all other virtues. Ezra Taft Benson foundationvirtuecharacter Since the beginning, a woman's first and most important role has been ushering into mortality spirit sons and daughters of our Father in Heaven. Ezra Taft Benson daughterfatherson Wickedness never did, never does, never will bring us happiness. Ezra Taft Benson wickednessdoe To the proud, the applause of the world rings in their ears; to the humble, the applause of heaven warms their hearts. Ezra Taft Benson humbleheartheaven I say to you with all the fervor of my soul that God intended men to be free. Rebellion against tyranny is a righteous cause. It is an enormous evil for any man to be enslaved to any system contrary to his own will. For that reason men, 200 years ago, pledged their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor. No nation which has kept the commandments of God has ever perished, but I say to you that once freedom is lost, only blood - human blood - will win it back. Ezra Taft Benson winningmenblood Nations cannot endure in sin. Ezra Taft Benson endurenationssin Personal revelation, consecration of performance, attention to detail, and dependency on God-with these qualities you cannot fail. Ezra Taft Benson detailsqualitysuccess Selfishness is one of the more common faces of pride. 'How everything affects me' is the center of all that matters-self-conceit, self-pity, worldly self-fulfillment, self-gratification, and self-seeking. Ezra Taft Benson prideselfmatter When we set goals we are in command. If we know where we are going, we can judge more accurately where we are now and make effective plans to reach our destination. Ezra Taft Benson generositygoaljudging It is not unusual to hear a religious leader, a philosopher, or a poet refer to man as having a divine spark within him. Such characterizations infer that man possesses great abilities and potentials. We are frequently admonished to develop our capabilities, reach out, and set high goals for ourselves. Ezra Taft Benson generosityreligiousmen A young woman who knows and loves the Book of Mormon, who has read it several times, who has an abiding testimony of its truthfulness, and who applies its teachings will be able to stand against the wiles of the devil and will be a mighty tool in the hands of the Lord. Ezra Taft Benson teachingbookhands Encourage your children to come to you for counsel with their problems and questions by listening to them every day. Discuss with them such important matters as dating, sex, and other matters affecting their growth and development, and do it early enough so they will not obtain information from questionable sources. Ezra Taft Benson datingchildrensex A woman whose life is involved in the righteous rearing of her children has a better chance of keeping up her spirits than the woman whose total concern is centered in her own personal problems. Ezra Taft Benson chancespiritchildren Bad experience is a school that only fools keep going to. Ezra Taft Benson foolexperienceschool One of the cardinal sins in our country is profanity -- the taking of the name of the Lord in vain. Ezra Taft Benson sinnamescountry The stage, the screen, the novel, casual conversation, the street discussion, and too often the fireside intimacies are punctuated with blasphemy, to which may be added, as of the same nature, coarse, ribald jokes, foul stories, and low small talk. Some would have us believe that profanity is a sign of masculinity and emotion maturity. Ezra Taft Benson maturitystoriesbelieve One of the cardinal sins in our country is profanity -- the taking of the name of the Lord in vain. Reverence for the name of Deity is enjoined in holy writ. Jesus made this clear when teaching His disciples to pray. He said, addressing the Father, "Hallowed be thy name: (see Matthew 6:9). Blaspheming the name of God separates man from his Creator." Ezra Taft Benson countryfatherjesus The Church has no double standard of morality. The moral code of heaven for both men and women is complete chastity before marriage and full fidelity after marriage. Ezra Taft Benson churchmenheaven Every member of the priesthood should understand the divine plan designed by the Lord to raise up the first free people in modern times. Ezra Taft Benson modernpeoplefirsts We counsel you, young men, not to pollute your minds with such degrading matter, for the mind through which this filth passes is never the same afterwards. Don't see R-rated movies or vulgar videos or participate in any entertainment that is immoral, suggestive, or pornographic. Don't listen to music that is degrading Ezra Taft Benson videomindmen
