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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No other single influence has had so great an impact on this earth as the life of Jesus the Christ.
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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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We can choose to humble ourselves by confessing and forsaking our sins and being born of God.
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Pride is a sin that can readily be seen in others but is rarely admitted in ourselves.
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We should confess His hand in all things. Ingratitude is one of our great sins.
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Nations cannot endure in sin.
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We live in a day of slick, quiet and clever sins.
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Essentially, pride is a 'my will' rather than 'thy will' approach to life.
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The seeds of divorce are often sown and the problems of children begin when Mother works outside the home.
The Saints never suffer as the sinners do.
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The sacred title of 'father' is shared with the Almighty.
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The scriptures record remarkable accounts of men whose lives changed dramatically, in an instant, as it were: Alma the Younger, Paul on the road to Damascus, Enos praying far into the night, King Lamoni.
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Fear of men's judgment manifests itself in competition for men's approval.
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Fathers, yours is an eternal calling from which you are never released.