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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Family preparedness has been a long-established welfare principle.
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No man is truly educated unless he knows where he came from, why he is here, and where he can expect to go in the next life.
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Truth is truth, whether labeled 'science' or 'religion.'
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There will always be those little minds who, out of vanity or intellectual display, will attempt to destroy faith in the very foundations of life.
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The Book of Mormon Is the Word of God.
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God will have a humble people. Either we can choose to be humble, or we can be compelled to be humble.
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Yes, one can repent of moral transgression. The miracle of forgiveness is real, and true repentance is accepted of the Lord.
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Many men and women in the world demonstrate great willpower and self-discipline in overcoming bad habits and the weaknesses of the flesh.
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The Book of Mormon, the record of Joseph, verifies and clarifies the Bible. It removes stumbling blocks; it restores many plain and precious things.
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Your most important friendships should be with your own brothers and sisters and with your father and mother. Love your family. Be loyal to them. Have a genuine concern for your brothers and sisters.
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If you are a single parent, make friends with others in similar situations and develop friendships with married couples. Counsel with your priesthood leaders. Let them know of your needs and wants. Single parenthood is understood by the Lord.
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Every accountable child of God needs to set goals, short- and long-range goals. A man who is pressing forward to accomplish worthy goals can soon put despondency under his feet, and once a goal is accomplished, others can be set up.
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If a man does not control his temper, it is a sad admission that he is not in control of his thoughts.
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Faithful attendance at Church meetings brings blessings you can receive in no other way.