What does it mean to be true to the faith? That word true implies commitment, integrity, endurance, and courage. Dallin H. Oaks More Quotes by Dallin H. Oaks More Quotes From Dallin H. Oaks Intellectual methods-study and reason-are essential to our progress toward eternal life, but they are not sufficient. They can prepare the way. They can get the mind ready to receive the Spirit. But what the scriptures call conversion-the change of mind and heart that gives us the direction and strength to move resolutely toward eternal life-comes only by the witness and power of the Holy Spirit. Dallin H. Oaks heart giving moving We must seek to be firmly rooted and converted to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Dallin H. Oaks jesus-christ jesus christ Let us all improve our personal behavior and redouble our efforts to protect our loved ones and our environment from the onslaught of pornography. Dallin H. Oaks loved-ones environment effort I expect celibacy of any person that is not married. Dallin H. Oaks celibacy married persons Though we disagree, we should not be disagreeable. Dallin H. Oaks disagree should spiritual The principles stated in the proclamation on the family are a beautiful expression of this gospel culture. Dallin H. Oaks principles expression beautiful When we give thanks in all things, we see hardships and adversities in the context of the purpose of life. Dallin H. Oaks adversity purpose giving The 19th century Mormons, including some of my ancestors, were not eager to practice plural marriage. They followed the example of Brigham Young, who expressed his profound negative feelings when he first had this principle revealed to him. The Mormons of the 19th century who practiced plural marriage, male and female, did so because they felt it was a duty put upon them by God. Dallin H. Oaks practice feelings profound The most effective missionsries always act out of love Dallin H. Oaks missionary We feel great compassion for parents whose love and protective instincts for their challenged children have moved them to some positions that are adversary to the Church. I hope the Lord will be merciful to parents whose love for their children has caused them to get into such traps. Dallin H. Oaks parent compassion children Even as we seek to be meek and to avoid contention, we must not compromise or dilute our commitment to the truths we understand. Dallin H. Oaks meek compromise commitment When all other hope is gone, our Father in Heaven provides the Lamb of God, and we are saved by his sacrifice. Dallin H. Oaks sacrifice heaven father There are abusive practices that have been used in connection with various mental attitudes or feelings. Over-medication in respect to depression is an example that comes to mind. The aversive therapies that have been used in connection with same-sex attraction have contained some serious abuses that have been recognized over time within the professions. Dallin H. Oaks practice attitude sex Don't be dumb. (don't get a tattoo) Dallin H. Oaks tattoo dumb We should remember that none of us is perfect and none of us has children whose behavior is entirely in accord with exactly what we would have them do in all circumstances. Dallin H. Oaks perfect remember children Don't accommodate any degree of temptation. Prevent sin and avoid having to deal with its inevitable destruction. So, turn it off! Look away! Avoid it at all costs. Direct your thoughts in wholesome paths. Remember your covenants and be faithful in temple attendance. Dallin H. Oaks faithful degrees temptation Fear not little flock; do good; let earth and hell combine against you, for if ye are built upon my rock, they cannot prevail. . .Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not. Dallin H. Oaks rocks religious doubt Hardships can deprive mortals of the power to ACT. But at the same time, hardships can be the means of eternal growth in ATTITUDE and DESIRE. If endured with the right attitude and accompanied by righteous desires, suffering and deprivation can be the agency of great growth in our spirits. Dallin H. Oaks adversity attitude mean Life is full of physical infirmities that some might see as discriminations - total paralysis or serious mental impairment being two that are relevant to marriage. If we believe in God and believe in His mercy and His justice, it won't do to say that these are discriminations because God wouldn't discriminate. We are in no condition to judge what discrimination is. We rest on our faith in God and our utmost assurance of His mercy and His love for all of His children. Dallin H. Oaks two believe children When I was 66, my wife June died of cancer. Two years later--a year and a half ago--I married Kristen McMain, the eternal companion who now stands at my side. Dallin H. Oaks cancer june years
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