Thomas S. Monson Quotes - Page 16

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• When called to the Council of the Twelve, October 4, 1963, he said in the Salt Lake Tabernacle: I think of a little sister, a French-Canadian sister, whose life was changed by the missionaries as her spirit was touched. As she said good-by to me and my wife in Quebec, she said, "President Monson, I may never see the Prophet. I may never hear the Prophet. But President, far better, now that I am a member of this Church, I can obey the Prophet."

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  Sister, Thinking, Lakes

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• When we keep the spirit of Christmas, we keep the spirit of Christ, for the Christmas spirit is the Christ spirit.

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  Spirit, Christ, Christmas Spirit

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• There is much that is difficult and challenging in the world today, my brothers and sisters, but there is also much that is good and uplifting. As we declare in our thirteenth article of faith, 'If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.' May we ever continue to do so.

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  Uplifting, Brother, Adversity

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• Those who understand the eternal blessings which come from the temple know that no sacrifice is too great, no price too heavy, no struggle too difficult in order to receive those blessings.

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  Struggle, Sacrifice, Blessing

  FaceBook post by Thomas S Monson from Jun 18, 2013

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• I counseled many returning missionaries. I interviewed 1,700 missionaries all over the world. My advice to them is that you should study and prepare for your life's work in a field that you enjoy.

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  Advice, Missionary, World

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• Men and women of integrity, character, and purpose have ever recognized a power higher than themselves and have sought through prayer to be guided by that power. Such has it ever been. So shall it ever be.

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  Prayer, Integrity, Character

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• I testify to you today that turning away from God brings broken covenants, shattered dreams, and crushed hopes. Such a quagmire of quicksand I plead with you to avoid. You are of a noble birthright. Eternal life in the kingdom of our Father is your goal.

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  Dream, Father, Broken

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• Do we give thanks to God 'for his unspeakable gift' and His rich blessings so abundantly bestowed upon us?

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  Blessing, Giving, Thanks

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• This will equally apply to every Latter-day Saint. Salvation is an individual operation.

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  Saint, Individual, Salvation

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• The lighthouse of the Lord sends forth signals readily recognized and never failing

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  Lighthouse, Failing, Lord

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• We learn and grow and become stronger as we face and survive the trials through which we must pass.

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  Stronger, Trials, Faces

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• Though we may not necessarily forfeit our lives in service to our God, we can certainly demonstrate our love for Him by how well we serve Him.

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  Our Love, May, Forfeit

  Thomas S. Monson (1988). “Live the Good Life”, Shadow Mountain

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• Christ instructs us to stand up bravely for our beliefs... He asks us to let our lights shine.

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  Light, Shining, Belief

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• Recent surveys of Church members have shown a serious erosion in the number of families who have a year's supply of life's necessities. Most members plan to do it. Too few have begun... It is our sacred duty to care for our families, including our extended families.

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  Religious, Erosion, Years

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• Home should be a haven of love. Honor, courtesy, and respect symbolize love and characterize the righteous family.

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  Home, Honor, Courtesy

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• In sickness, with its attendant pain, patience is required. If the only perfect man who ever lived-even Jesus of Nazareth-was called upon to endure great suffering, how can we, who are less than perfect, expect to be free of such challenges?

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  Jesus, Pain, Adversity

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• All of us are prone to excuse our own mediocre performance. We blame our misfortunes, our disfigurements, our so-called handicaps. Victims of our own rationalization, we say silently to ourselves, 'I'm just too weak,' or 'I'm not cut out for better things.' Others soar beyond our meager accomplishments. Envy and discouragement take their toll. .

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  Cutting, Accomplishment, Envy

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• Don't forget: one of the saddest things in life is wasted talent.

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  Things In Life, Talent, Life Is

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• I testify that each one of us can feel the Lord's inspiration as we live worthily and strive to serve Him.

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  Inspiration, Lord, Strive

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• "President Monson, I may never see the Prophet. I may never hear the Prophet. But President, far better, now that I am a member of this Church, I can obey the Prophet."

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  Life, Church, President

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• As we move toward the future, we must not neglect the lessons of the past. Our Heavenly Father gave His Son. The Son of God gave His life. We are asked by Them to give our lives, as it were, in Their divine service. Will you? Will I? Will we? There are lessons to be taught, there are kind deeds to be done, there are souls to be saved.

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  Father, Moving, Son

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• Dedicated missionary service returns a dividend of eternal joy which extends throughout mortality and into eternity.

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  Joy, Missionary, Return

  Twitter post from Aug 02, 2016

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• We continue to build temples. We desire that as many members as possible have an opportunity to attend the temple without having to travel inordinate distances.

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  Distance, Opportunity, Desire

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• I express my profound thanks to a loving Heavenly Father who gives to you, to me, and to all who sincerely seek, the knowledge that death is not the end, that His Son--even our Savior Jesus Christ--died that we might live. Temples of the Lord dot the lands of many countries. Sacred covenants are made. Celestial glory awaits the obedient. Families can be together forever.

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  Country, Jesus, Father

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• Miracles are everywhere to be found when priesthood callings are magnified. When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass His purposes. The priesthood is not really so much a gift as it is a commission to serve, a privilege to lift, and an opportunity to bless the lives of others.

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  Selfish, Opportunity, Miracle

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