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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I began to realize that when you are at peace with your Maker you can, if not ignore human criticism, at least rise above it.
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Unless we do his teachings, we do not demonstrate faith in him.
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A secret combination that seeks to overthrow the freedom of all lands, nations, and countries is increasing in its evil influence and control over America and the entire world.
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The way to feel better about your own situation is to improve someone else’s circumstances.
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Christ wants to lift us to where He is. Do we desire to do the same for others?
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It is not enough simply to try to resist evil or empty our lives of sin. We must also fill our lives with righteousness
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Happy and successful homes cannot be built on immorality.
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Records, radio, television, movies, magazines-all are monopolized by the money managers who are guided by one ethic, the words wealth and power.
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The greatest work in all the world is the building of men and women of character. Without character there is not much that is worthwhile.
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We can choose to humble ourselves by confessing and forsaking our sins and being born of God.
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Let your minds be filled with the goal of being like the Lord, and you will crowd out depressing thoughts as you anxiously seek to know Him and do His will.
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I have a vision of the whole Church getting nearer to God by abiding by the precepts of the Book of Mormon.
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Encourage good music and art and literature in your homes. Homes that have a spirit of refinement and beauty will bless the lives of your children forever.
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An almost forgotten means of economic self-reliance is the home production of food. We are too accustomed to going to stores and purchasing what we need.