Ezra Taft Benson
Ezra Taft Benson
Ezra Taft Bensonwas an American farmer, government official, and religious leader who served as United States Secretary of Agriculture during both presidential terms of Dwight D. Eisenhower and as thirteenth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintsfrom 1985 until his death in 1994. He was the last president of the LDS Church born in the 19th century...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionLeader
Date of Birth4 August 1899
CountryUnited States of America
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Opposition provides choices, and choices bring consequences - good or bad.
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Some spiritually alert parents hold early-morning devotionals with their families in their homes. They have a hymn, prayer, and then read and discuss the Book of Mormon.
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Attractive labels are usually attached to the most dangerous programs, often in the name of public welfare and personal security.
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An unvirtuous citizenry tend to elect representatives who will pander to their covetous lustings.
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Satan would have you believe that happiness comes only as you surrender to his enticements, but one only needs to look at the shattered lives of those who violate God's laws to know why Satan is called the Father of Lies.
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Young women, the family unit is forever, and you should do everything in your power to strengthen that unit.
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Young adults enrolled in universities and colleges or other postsecondary training should avail themselves of the opportunity to take institute of religion courses or, if attending a Church school, should take at least one religion course every term.
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The seeds of divorce are often sown and the problems of children begin when Mother works outside the home.
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Reading the Book of Mormon is one of the greatest persuaders to get men on missions.
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I am grateful my own eternal companion served a mission in Hawaii before we were married in the Salt Lake Temple, and I am pleased that I have had three granddaughters serve full-time missions.
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One of the joys of working with boys is that you get your pay as you go along. You can observe the results of your leadership daily... Such satisfaction cannot be purchased at any price; it must be earned.
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Sin pulls a man down into despondency and despair.
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I love all our Father's children of every color, creed, and political persuasion.
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I have a vision of homes alerted, of classes alive, and of pulpits aflame with the spirit of Book of Mormon messages.