Your criticism may be worse than the conduct you are trying to correct. James E. Faust More Quotes by James E. Faust More Quotes From James E. Faust Each of us is a unique creation of our Heavenly Father. No two of us are completely alike. No one else has exactly the same gifts and talents that we have been given. We should increase those talents and gifts and use them to leverage our uniqueness. James E. Faust unique two father Into every life there come the painful, despairing days of adversity and buffeting. There seems to be a full measure of anguish, sorrow, and often heartbreak for everyone, including those who earnestly seek to do right and be faithful. ... In this way the soul can become like soft clay in the hands of the Master. James E. Faust adversity soul hands In recent years, many seem to have spent their lives protesting. Perhaps they have felt to do this because they have felt repressed or wished to bring about change or have acted out of selfish reasons, thinking that if they tore the house down they might end up with a shingle. James E. Faust selfish change thinking In my opinion, the teaching, rearing, and training of children requires more intelligence, intuitive understanding, humility, strength, wisdom, spirituality, perseverance, and hard work than any other challenge we might have in life. James E. Faust perseverance teaching children The depth of the love of parents for their children cannot be measured. It is like no other relationship. It exceeds concern for life itself. The love of a parent for a child is continuous, and transcends heartbreak and disappointment. James E. Faust parent disappointment children Listen to your parents. Be obedient to them whether you agree with them or not. They love you more than anyone else and have your best interests at heart. James E. Faust parent heart love In addition to temples, surely another holy place on earth ought to be our homes. The feelings of holiness in my home prepared me for feelings of holiness in the temple. James E. Faust earth home feelings Perseverance is demonstrated by those who keep going when the going gets tough, who don’t give up even when others say, It can’t be done. James E. Faust perseverance dont-give-up giving-up No matter what circumstances you sisters experience, your influence can be marvelously far-reaching. I believe some of you have a tendency to underestimate your profound capacity for blessing the lives of others. More often than not, it is not on the stage with some public pronouncement but in your example of righteousness and the countless gentle acts of love and kindness done so willingly, so often on a one-to-one basis. James E. Faust blessing kindness believe Believing requires action. James E. Faust belief faith believe If you take each challenge one step at a time, with faith in every footstep, your strength and understanding will increase. James E. Faust understanding challenges inspirational As we look into the future, we are going to need to be stronger and more responsible for our choices in a world where people "call evil good, and good evil." We do not choose wisely if we use our agency in opposition to God's will or to priesthood counsel. Tomorrow's blessings and opportunities depend on the choices we make today. James E. Faust agency blessing opportunity The thankful heart opens our eyes to a multitude of blessings that continually surround us James E. Faust gratitude eye heart Femininity is not just lipstick, stylish hairdos, and trendy clothes. It is the divine adornment of humanity. It finds expression in your qualities of your capacity to love, your spirituality, delicacy, radiance, sensitivity, creativity, charm, graciousness, gentleness, dignity, and quiet strength. James E. Faust creativity strength love-you We learn about tithing by paying it. James E. Faust tithing learning A grateful heart is a beginning of greatness. It is an expression of humility. James E. Faust grateful humility heart There is a divine purpose in the adversities we encounter every day. They prepare, they purge, the purify, and thus they bless. James E. Faust encounters adversity purpose There is no greater good in all the world than motherhood. James E. Faust being-a-mother motherhood world What are most people hungry for? I believe it is spiritual and moral leadership. Increases in technology, scientific inventions, and medical miracles have been marvelous and incredible. But we must use them properly to bring us joy, and that requires spiritual and moral leadership. James E. Faust technology spiritual believe The evil influence of Satan would destroy any hope we have in overcoming our mistakes. ... In contrast, Jesus reaches down to us to lift us up. Through our repentance and the gift of the Atonement, we can prepare to be worthy to stand in His presence. James E. Faust evil mistake jesus
