The best way to resist temptation is to avoid it. Prevention is far, far better than repentance. Spencer W. Kimball More Quotes by Spencer W. Kimball More Quotes From Spencer W. Kimball If we live in such a way that the considerations of eternity press upon us, we will make better decisions. Perhaps this is why President Brigham Young once said that if he could do but one thing to bless the Saints, he believed it would be to give them eyes with which to see things as they are. Spencer W. Kimball eye choices giving The nation is built upon the foundation of its homes and the home upon its families. Spencer W. Kimball built foundation home Working toward perfection is not a one time decision but a process to be pursued throughout one's lifetime. Spencer W. Kimball decision perfection lifetime It is an act of extreme selfishness for a married couple to refuse to have children when they are able to do so. Spencer W. Kimball selfishness couple children It is vital that we serve each other in the kingdom. . . . So often, our acts of service consist of simple encouragement or of giving . . . help with mundane tasks, but what glorious consequences can flow . . . from small but deliberate deeds! Spencer W. Kimball encouragement simple giving We must be trained to clarify minds, heal broken hearts, and create homes where sunshine will make an environment in which mental and spiritual health may be nurtured. Our schooling must not only teach us how to bridge the Niagara River gorge, or the Golden Gate, but must teach us how to bridge the deep gaps of misunderstanding and hate and discord in the world. Spencer W. Kimball hate spiritual home If you are going to err, err on the side of mercy. Spencer W. Kimball mercy ifs sides Waste is unjustified, and especially the waste of time limited as that commodity is in our days of probation. One must live, not only exist; he must do, not merely be; he must grow, not just vegetate. Spencer W. Kimball wasting-time commodity waste A true Latter–day Saint family is a haven against the storms and struggles of life. Spencer W. Kimball storm saint struggle We learn to do by doing. Spencer W. Kimball students inspirational One can hardly help another to the top of the hill without climbing there himself. Spencer W. Kimball hills climbing helping We must not falter nor weary in well-doing. We must lengthen our stride. Not only is our own eternal welfare at stake, but also the eternal welfare of many of our brothers and sisters who are not now members of this, the true Church. I thrill to the words of the Prophet Joseph Smith in a letter that he sent to the Church from Nauvoo on September 6, 1842: 'Shall we not go on in so great a cause? Go forward. … Courage … and on, on to the victory! Spencer W. Kimball lds victory brother Being human, we would expel from our lives physical pain and mental anguish and assure ourselves of continual ease and comfort, but if we were to close the doors upon sorrow and distress, we might be excluding our greatest friends and benefactors. Suffering can make saints of people as they learn patience, long-suffering, and self-mastery. Spencer W. Kimball adversity pain doors Get a notebook, my young folks, a journal that will last through all time, and maybe the angels may quote from it for eternity. Begin today and write in it your goings and comings, your deepest thoughts, your achievements and your failures, your associations and your triumphs, your impressions and your testimonies. Spencer W. Kimball notebook angel writing It is important for us also to cultivate in our own family a sense that we belong together eternally, that whatever changes outside our home, there are fundamental aspects of our relationship which will never change. Spencer W. Kimball organization home children Do not pray to marry the one that you love, but to love the one that you marry. Spencer W. Kimball marriage praying I am comforted by the assurance that there will be beautiful music in heaven, and for that I am most grateful. Spencer W. Kimball grateful music beautiful Leadership is the ability to encourage the best efforts of others in working toward a desirable goal. Spencer W. Kimball best-effort ability goal Strength and struggle travel together. Spencer W. Kimball struggle together There is no doubt that the life one leads, and the thoughts one thinks are registered plainly in his face. Spencer W. Kimball doubt faces thinking
