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
mother daughter brother
We're all sons and daughters of God, and therefore in a very literal sense, brothers and sisters. And we ought to treat each other that way.
brother jesus believe
I have seen miracles in my time, my brothers and sisters. The greatest miracle of all, I believe, is the transformation that comes into the life of a man or a woman who accepts the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and tries to live it in his or her life.
brother honesty heart
Those who are living the principle of honesty know that the Lord does bless them. Theirs is the precious right to hold their heads in the sunlight of truth, unashamed before any man. Brothers and sisters, the Lord requires his people to be honest. May we desire with all our hearts to be honest in all our relationships and in all the things that we do.
religious brother moving
As we have been continuously counseled for more than 60 years, let us have some food set aside that would sustain us for a time in case of need. But let us not panic nor go to extremes. Let us be prudent in every respect. And, above all, my brothers and sisters, let us move forward with faith in the Living God and His Beloved Son.
brother war believe
To our brothers and sisters in harm’s way, we say that we pray for you. We pray that the Lord will watch over you and preserve you from injury and that you may return home and pick up your lives again. We know that you are not in that land of blowing sand and brutal heat because you enjoy the games of war. The strength of your commitment is measured by your willingness to give your very lives for that in which you believe.
asking compliment deeper endorse good insult life positive suggesting virtue voices
I am suggesting that as we go through life, we 'accentuate the positive.' I am asking that we look a little deeper for the good, that we still our voices of insult and sarcasm, that we more generously compliment and endorse virtue and effort.
acceptance attitude beyond god gratitude greater implies opposed power spirit
Meekness implies a spirit of gratitude as opposed to an attitude of self-sufficiency, an acknowledgement of a greater power beyond oneself, a recognition of God, and an acceptance of his commandments.
appreciation christ good love mutual respect spirit
Where ever the spirit of Christ is known, there is much of good will, of mutual respect, of love and appreciation and kindness.
calling enthusiasm priesthood proper
We magnify our priesthood and enlarge our calling when we serve with diligence and enthusiasm in those responsibilities to which we are called by proper authority.
facts fear proper truth wish
I do not fear truth. I welcome it. But I wish all of my facts to be in their proper context.
assisting dominion exercising marriage might neither truest
Marriage, in its truest sense, is a partnership of equals, with neither exercising dominion over the other, but, rather, with each encouraging and assisting the other in whatever responsibilities and aspirations he or she might have.
Eternal vigilance is the price of eternal development.
arranged asia family finances great jerusalem kong streets walk wife
My wife once said that one of her great ambitions was to walk down the streets of Hong Kong with her children. So we all went to Asia on one occasion. Then she said she'd like to walk down the streets of Jerusalem with her children. So we arranged our family finances and all went to Jerusalem.
smallest
The smallest gesture can mean to much to those who may need a little lift in their lives.