Some of the greatest battles you will face will be fought within the silent chambers of your own soul. Ezra Taft Benson More Quotes by Ezra Taft Benson More Quotes From Ezra Taft Benson Now, brethren, do not expect perfection in your choice of a mate. Do not be so particular that you overlook her most important qualities of having a strong testimony, living the principles of the gospel, loving home, wanting to be a mother in Zion, and supporting you in your priesthood responsibilities. Of course, she should be attractive to you.... And one good yardstick as to whether a person might be the right one for you is this: in her presence, do you think your noblest thoughts, do you aspire to your finest deeds, do you wish you were better than you are? Ezra Taft Benson strong responsibility mother If we would truly seek to be more like our Savior and Master, learning to love as He loves should be our highest goal Ezra Taft Benson marriage goal should Today the devil as a wolf in supposedly a new suit of sheep’s clothing is enticing some men to parrot his line by advocating planned government guaranteed security at the expense of our liberties. Ezra Taft Benson liberty sheep men The fellowship of true friends who can hear you out, share your joys, help carry your burdens, and correctly counsel you is priceless. Ezra Taft Benson true-friend fellowship joy We believe in a moral code. Communism denies innate right or wrong. As W. Cleon Skousen has said in his timely book, The Naked Communist: The communist 'has convinced himself that nothing is evil which answers the call of expediency.' This is a most damnable doctrine. People who truly accept such a philosophy have neither conscience nor honor. Force, trickery, lies, broken promises are wholly justified. Ezra Taft Benson philosophy book lying There are some who apparently feel that the fight for freedom is separate from the Gospel. They express it in several ways, but it generally boils down to this: Just live the gospel; there's no need to get involved in trying to save freedom and the Constitution or stop communism.... Should we counsel the people, 'Just live your religion - there's no need to get involved in the fight for freedom?' No we should not, because our stand for freedom is a most basic part of our religion. Ezra Taft Benson fighting trying people A good name is still to be preferred to great riches. Especially is it to be preferred to the appearance of riches, acquired with nothing down and nothing to pay for two months. Ezra Taft Benson down-and names pay We must share the gospel with others. That is our responsibility-every member a missionary. That is the call of prophets of God. ...Member-missionary work is one of the great keys to the individual growth of our members. It is my conviction that member-missionary work will raise the spirituality in any ward where applied Ezra Taft Benson growth keys responsibility Be right, and then be easy to live with, if possible, but in that order. Ezra Taft Benson ifs easy order If we love God, do His will, and fear His judgment more than men's, we will have self-esteem. Ezra Taft Benson god-love self-esteem men My young sisters, we have such hope for you. We have such great expectations for you. Don't settle for less than what the Lord wants you to be... Give me a young woman who loves home and family, who reads and ponders the scriptures daily, who has a burning testimony of the Book of Mormon... Give me a young woman who is virtuous and who has maintained her personal purity, who will not settle for less than a temple marriage, and I will give you a young woman who will perform miracles for the Lord now and throughout eternity. Ezra Taft Benson home giving book There is no place for fear among men and women who Almighty, who do not hesitate to humble themselves in seeking divine guidance through prayer. Though persecutions arise, though reverses come, in prayer we can find reassurance, for God will speak peace to the soul. That peace, that spirit of serenity, is life's greatest blessing. . Ezra Taft Benson prayer humble fear Every Latter-day Saint should make the study of this book a lifetime pursuit. Otherwise, he is placing his soul in jeopardy and neglecting that which could give spiritual and intellectual unity to his whole life. Ezra Taft Benson spiritual giving book Let us be in a position so we are able to not only feed ourselves through home production and storage, but others as well. Ezra Taft Benson able survival home A father's calling is eternal and its importance transcends time. It is a calling for both time and eternity. Ezra Taft Benson eternity calling father Pride is competition-competition between God and Man. Ezra Taft Benson competition pride men Without goals our efforts may be scattered and unproductive. Ezra Taft Benson effort goal may We are an overfed and undernourished nation digging an early grave with our teeth. Ezra Taft Benson digging teeth graves Acknowledging the Lord's hand in our lives cultivates gratitude. . . . Ezra Taft Benson gratitude life hands There are certain basic principles regarding the proper role of government. If principles are correct, then they can be applied to any specific proposal with confidence... The true statesman values principle above popularity, and works to create popularity for those political principles which are wise and just. Ezra Taft Benson political government wise
