Working toward perfection is not a one time decision but a process to be pursued throughout one's lifetime. Spencer W. Kimball More Quotes by Spencer W. Kimball More Quotes From Spencer W. Kimball We ought to encourage our children to know their relatives. We need to talk of them, make effort to correspond with them, visit them, join family organizations, etc. Spencer W. Kimball family organization children The essence of the miracle of forgiveness is that it brings peace to the previously anxious, restless, frustrated, perhaps tormented soul. Spencer W. Kimball forgiveness miracle essence When one becomes conscious of his great humility, he has already lost it. When one begins boasting of his humility, it has already become pride-the antithesis of humility. Spencer W. Kimball pride humility losing Marriage can be more an exultant ecstasy than the human mind can conceive. This is within the reach of every couple, every person. Spencer W. Kimball marriage couple mind One of the best ways to celebrate righteous history is to make more of it, make more righteous history! Spencer W. Kimball righteous celebrate way Each of us has more opportunities to do good and to be good than we ever use. Spencer W. Kimball be-good use opportunity Home life, home teaching, parental guidance is the panacea for all the ailments, a cure for all diseases, a remedy for all problems. Spencer W. Kimball family teaching home Speaking the Lord’s name with reverence must simply be part of our lives as members of the Church... we do not use foul language. We do not curse or defame. We do not use the Lord’s name in vain. It is not difficult to become perfect in avoiding a swearing habit, for if one locks his mouth against all words of cursing,... he is en route to perfection in that matter. Spencer W. Kimball church names perfect God is good. He is eager to forgive. He wants us to perfect ourselves and maintain control of ourselves. He does not want Satan and others to control our lives. We must learn that keeping our Heavenly Father's commandments represents the only path to total control of ourselves, the only way to find joy, truth, and fulfillment in this life and in eternity. Spencer W. Kimball perfect joy father Goals should always be made to a point that will make us reach and strain. Spencer W. Kimball goal should made Homosexuality is an ugly sin, repugnant to those who find no temptation in it, as well as to many past offenders who are seeking a way out of its clutches. It is embarrassing and unpleasant as a subject for discussion but because of its prevalence, the need to warn the uninitiated, and the desire to help those who may already be involved in it, it is discussed in this chapter. Spencer W. Kimball temptation desire past It frequently happens that offenses are committed when the offender is not aware of it. Something he has said or done is misconstrued or misunderstood. The offended one treasures in his heart the offense, adding to it such other things as might give fuel to the fire and justify his conclusions. Spencer W. Kimball fire heart giving I personally regard all of the houses of the Lord as the work of Jehovah, initiated by him, built by him, designed by him, and dedicated to him and his program. Spencer W. Kimball jehovah lord house People must be changed...goodness cannot be legislated. Spencer W. Kimball honesty goodness people Do not make small goals because they do not have the magic to stir men's souls. Spencer W. Kimball generosity goal men The difficulties and hazards of marriage are greatly increased where backgrounds are different Spencer W. Kimball hazards marriage different One of the most important and rewarding ways in which we can serve our fellowmen is by living and sharing the principles of the gospel. We need to help those whom we seek to serve to know for themselves that God not only loves them but he is ever mindful of them and their needs. To teach our neighbors of the divinity of the gospel is a command reiterated by the Lord: 'It becometh every man who hath been warned to warn his neighbor' (D&C 88:81). Spencer W. Kimball important principles men Wherever women are true to their feminine natures and magnify their opportunities for loving service, they are learning to become more like God. Spencer W. Kimball feminine uplifting opportunity Sin is the result of deep and unmet needs. Spencer W. Kimball unmet-needs sin needs Destroy the seed and the plant will never grow. Man alone, of all creatures of earth, can change his thought pattern and become the architect of his destiny. Spencer W. Kimball destiny earth men
