Gordon B. Hinckley
Gordon B. Hinckley
Gordon Bitner Hinckleywas an American religious leader and author who served as the 15th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintsfrom March 12, 1995, until his death. Considered a prophet, seer, and revelator by church members, Hinckley was the oldest person to preside over the church in its history...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionClergyman
Date of Birth23 June 1910
CountryUnited States of America
Gordon B. Hinckley quotes about
spiritual meetings sacraments
Every sacrament meeting ought to be a spiritual feast.
names temptation way
When temptation comes your way, name that boastful, deceitful giant “Goliath!” and do with it as David did to the Philistine of Gath.
lying opportunity world
Education will equip you to do something worthwhile in the great world of opportunity that lies ahead.
thinking order telephones
The problem is, I think, that so many of us pray as if we are ordering groceries. We pick up the telephone and say, 'Is this the right place to place my order?' and we proceed right to dictating our order. When we have then ended that list, we hang up.
home army house
Women who make a house a home make a far greater contribution to society than those who command large armies or stand at the head of impressive corporations.
children honor together
Keep your families close together, and love and honor your children.
truth men world
No man's faith, no man's religion, no religion in all the world can ever rise above the truth.
blessed support trying
There are others whose lives are blessed when a missionary serves, such as the members of his family who support him, pray for him, and try to live worthy of him.
love essence pot-of-gold
Love is the very essence of life.
morning work-out worry
Don't worry. I say that to myself every morning. It all works out in the end.
religious independent self
We feel the need to emphasize with greater clarity the obligation for members of the Church to become more independent and self reliant.
religious home fire
Everyone who owns a home recognizes the need for fire insurance. We hope and pray that there will never be a fire. Nevertheless, we pay for insurance to cover such a catastrophe, should it occur. We ought to do the same with reference to family welfare.
moral-fiber gambling gamble
Gambling undermines the moral fiber of society.
integrity honor world
In all this world there is no substitute for personal integrity. It includes honor. It includes performance. It includes keeping one's word. It includes doing what is right regardless of the circumstances