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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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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An unvirtuous citizenry tend to elect representatives who will pander to their covetous lustings.
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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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The United States of America has been great because it has been free.
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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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If someone wants to marry you outside the temple, whom will you strive to please - God or a mortal? If you insist on a temple marriage, you will be pleasing the Lord and blessing the other party.
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Surely no child should fear his own father - especially a priesthood father. A father's duty is to make his home a place of happiness and joy.
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Some men are willing to die for their faith, but they are not willing to fully live for it. Christ both lived and died for us.
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Callings in the church, as important as they are, by their very nature are only for a period of time, and then an appropriate release takes place.
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The false prophets of Communism predict a utopian society.
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In this age of the electronic media and the mass distribution of the printed word, God will hold us accountable if we do not now move the Book of Mormon in a monumental way.
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Faith is the foundation upon which a godlike character is built. It is a prerequisite for all other virtues.
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The expression "follow the Brethren" has a broader meaning than some would apply to it. It means not only to agree with the counsel given to the Church by the Brethren, but also to follow their example in appearance and deportment.
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The deepest joys and blessings in life are associated with family, parenthood, and sacrifice.