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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Each day the forces of evil and the forces of good enlist new recruits. Each day we personally make many decisions showing the cause we support. The final outcome is certain---the forces of righteousness will win. But what remains to be seen is where each of us personally, now and in the future, will stand in this battle---and how tall we will stand. Will we be true to our last days and fulfill our foreordained missions?
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Be an example in your Church activity-honor the Sabbath day, attend your meetings, observe the Word of Wisdom, pay your tithes and offerings, support your leaders, and otherwise keep the commandments. Serve cheerfully and gratefully in every calling you receive. Live worthy of a temple recommend and enjoy the sweet, sacred spirit that comes from frequent temple attendance.
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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.
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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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Reading the Book of Mormon is one of the greatest persuaders to get men on missions.
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Opposition provides choices, and choices bring consequences - good or bad.
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Blessed are they who seek to learn wisdom.
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Constitutional government, as designed by the framers, will survive only with a righteous people.
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I testify to you that God's pay is the best pay that this world or any other world knows anything about.