Temporary setbacks are overshadowed by persistence. Quentin L. Cook More Quotes by Quentin L. Cook More Quotes From Quentin L. Cook It is vitally important that our children know they are loved and safe at home Quentin L. Cook important home children When our commitment is diminished for any reason, part of the solution is repentance. Commitment and repentance are closely intertwined. Quentin L. Cook repentance reason commitment The desire of our hearts, of course, is not only to acquire salvation and immortality but also to attain eternal life with a loving Father in Heaven and our Savior in the celestial kingdom with our families. We can obtain eternal life only through obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel. Quentin L. Cook law heart father If the grim realities you are facing at this time seem dark and heavy and almost unbearable, remember that in the soul-wrenching darkness of Gethsemane and the incomprehensible torture and pain of Calvary, the Savior accomplished the Atonement, which resolves the most terrible burdens that can occur in this life. He did it for you, and He did it for me. He did it because He loves us and because He obeys and loves His Father. We will be rescued from death-even from the depths of the sea. Quentin L. Cook pain dark father Even with the trials of life, because of the Savior's Atonement and his grace, righteous living will be rewarded with personal peace. Quentin L. Cook righteous-living grace trials This feeling of accountability, which is encompassed by the first great commandment to love God, has been described by some as 'obedience to the unenforceable.' [John Fletcher Moulton.] We try to do what is right because we love and want to please our Father in Heaven, not because someone is forcing us to obey. Quentin L. Cook accountability heaven father As servants of the Lord Jesus Christ, it is our sacred responsibility to teach His standard of morality, which is the same for all of His children. Quentin L. Cook responsibility children jesus As you go forth and share our core beliefs and the fruits of our doctrines, misperceptions will dissolve, prejudices will diminish, and people will come to see Latter-day Saints as devout disciples of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Quentin L. Cook saint people jesus I believe it is of particular importance in our day, when Satan is raging in the hearts of men in so many new and subtle ways, that our choices and decisions be made carefully, consistent with the goals and objectives by which we profess to live. We need unequivocal commitment to the commandments and strict adherence to sacred covenants. When we allow rationalizations to prevent us from temple endowments, worthy missions, and temple marriage, they are particularly harmful. It is heartbreaking when we profess belief in these goals yet neglect the everyday conduct required to achieve them. Quentin L. Cook heart believe commitment Our doctrinal obligation is to our own ancestors. This is because the celestial organization of heaven is based on families. The First Presidency has encouraged members, especially youth and young single adults, to emphasize family history work and ordinances for their own family names or the names of ancestors of their ward and stake members. We need to be connected to both our roots and branches. The thought of being associated in the eternal realm is indeed glorious. Quentin L. Cook organization roots names Youth who have been exposed to immoral images at a very early age are terrified that they may have already disqualified themselves for missionary service and sacred covenants. ... I want to assure you young people [that] through repentance you can qualify for all the blessings of heaven. That is what the Savior’s Atonement is all about. Quentin L. Cook blessing heaven people Remember, we without our roots and branches cannot be saved. Quentin L. Cook branches roots remember It is our faith in Jesus Christ that sustains us at the crossroads of life's journey. Quentin L. Cook journey jesus christ The family is the foundation for love and for maintaining spirituality Quentin L. Cook spirituality maintaining foundation Some parents place undue priority on temporal and material possessions. Some are far less diligent in their efforts to immerse their children in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Remember that having religious observance in the home is as important as providing food, clothing and shelter. Quentin L. Cook religious children jesus The answer is the Savior who is the source and author of peace. Quentin L. Cook spiritual answers inspirational The Savior accomplished the Atonement, which resolves the most terrible burdens that can occur in this life. Quentin L. Cook atonement burden this-life One of your greatest protections against making bad choices is to not put on any mask of anonymity. Quentin L. Cook mask protection choices Rationalization for bad choices will not be effective, but repentance will. Those Quentin L. Cook atonement choices blessed The family is the most important unit in time and in eternity and is ordained of God. Quentin L. Cook units eternity important
