There is no limit to the potential of brethren working together in complete brotherhood and selflessness toward spiritual goals. The power of God working through such channels will bring unimaginable blessings to all concerned. Joseph B. Wirthlin More Quotes by Joseph B. Wirthlin More Quotes From Joseph B. Wirthlin Those who make happiness the chief objective of life are bound to fail, for happiness is a by-product rather than an end in itself. Joseph B. Wirthlin failing ends happiness Gratitude is a mark of a noble soul and a refined character. Joseph B. Wirthlin gratitude soul character As you overcome adversity in your life, you will become stronger. Then you will be better able to help others -those who are working, in their turn, to find a safe harbor from the storms that rage about them. Joseph B. Wirthlin storm adversity helping-others In life, you should seek the help you need. Do not depend on your own strength alone. You have never done all you can to finish a task until you have sought help from the Lord. Joseph B. Wirthlin tasks life needs Every home is a house of learning either for good or otherwise. Family members may learn to be obedient, honest, industrious, self-reliant, and faithful in living gospel principles, or they may learn something else. Learning the gospel in the homes of Church members should be centered on the scriptures and on the words of the latter-day prophets. The Lord has commanded parents to teach their children. Joseph B. Wirthlin self home children I believe that many people are unhappy because they have not learned to be grateful. Some carry the burden of bitterness and resentfulness for many years. Some pass their days as though suffering a deep sadness they cannot name. Others are unhappy because life didn’t turn out the way they thought it would. Joseph B. Wirthlin grateful sadness believe As we give of our time, talents and resources to tend the needs of the sick, offer food to the hungry and teach the dependent to stand on their own, we enrich ourselves spiritually beyond our ability to comprehend. Joseph B. Wirthlin sick helping-others giving If we only look around us, there are a thousand reasons for us not to be happy, and it is simplicity itself to blame our unhappiness on the things we lack in life. It doesn’t take any talent at all to find them. The problem is, the more we focus on the things we don’t have, the more unhappy and more resentful we become. Joseph B. Wirthlin simplicity focus unhappy The truths of the gospel do not change. If you will follow the Christ, follow his prophet, and follow his Spirit, you will always choose the right. As a result of your wise choices, your testimony will grow stronger, and great blessings of joy, happiness, and peace will be yours. Joseph B. Wirthlin blessing wise joy Great sculptors and artists spend countless hours perfecting their talents. They don't pick up a chisel or a brush and palette, expecting immediate perfection. They understand that they will make many errors as they learn, but they start with the basics, the key fundamentals first. Joseph B. Wirthlin errors keys artist A testimony of the truth of the gospel does not come the same way to all people. Some receive it in a unique, life-changing experience. Others gain a testimony slowly, almost imperceptibly until, one day, they simply know. Joseph B. Wirthlin unique inspiring life Honesty is of God and dishonesty of the devil; the devil was a liar from the beginning. Joseph B. Wirthlin devil honesty liars Faith exists when absolute confidence in that which we cannot see combines with action that is in absolute conformity to the will of our Heavenly Father. Without all three--first, absolute confidence; second, action; and third, absolute conformity--without these three all we have is a counterfeit, a weak and watered-down faith. Joseph B. Wirthlin three father firsts You can find peace amidst the storms that threaten you. Joseph B. Wirthlin finding-peace storm We should strive to develop within ourselves the traits of character of the Savior. Joseph B. Wirthlin strive should character Occasionally, family members treat each other with less courtesy and kindness than they do acquaintances or even strangers. Joseph B. Wirthlin courtesy stranger kindness Without adversity, the butterfly would never have the strength to achieve its destiny. It would never develop the strength to become something extraordinary. Joseph B. Wirthlin butterfly adversity destiny Always be willing, even anxious, to help others. Nothing else you do will give you the same genuine satisfaction and joy within because, and I quote, 'when ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God' (Mosiah 2:17). Ignoring the needs of others is a serious sin. Joseph B. Wirthlin helping-others joy giving True love lasts forever. Joseph B. Wirthlin lasts forever One of the great blessings of the restored gospel is the privilege of entering into sacred covenants with our Father in Heaven-covenants made binding by virtue of the holy priesthood. When we are baptized and confirmed, when brethren are ordained to the priesthood, when we go to the temple and receive our endowment, when we enter into the new and everlasting covenant of eternal marriage-in all these sacred ordinances, we make solemn commitments to keep God's commandments. Joseph B. Wirthlin blessing father commitment
