Joseph B. Wirthlin
Joseph B. Wirthlin
Joseph Bitner Wirthlinwas an American businessman, religious leader and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was sustained to the Twelve on October 4, 1986, and ordained an apostle on October 9, 1986, by Thomas S. Monson. He became an apostle following the death of church president Spencer W. Kimball. As a member of the Quorum of the Twelve, Wirthlin was accepted by the church membership as a prophet,...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBusinessman
Date of Birth11 June 1917
CountryUnited States of America
Everyone has wondered if his or her life will ultimately be a happy one.
At a very early age and continuing throughout my life, I have marveled at the beautiful story of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
As society has shifted from an agrarian to an urban structure, the joy and necessity of diligent, hard work have been neglected.
As we progress and become more like the Savior, we can strengthen every group with whom we associate, including families and friends.
A sure indicator of true religion is a concern for the poor of the earth.
The most cherished and sacred moments of our lives are those filled with the spirit of love.
The more sin is rationalized, the greater the possibility of destruction by Satan's wolves.
A computer can be a useful and indispensable tool. But if we allow it to devour our time with vain, unproductive, and sometimes destructive pursuits, it becomes an entangling net.
For individuals to become fully active in the Church, they generally must experience a spiritual conversion and a social integration.
For each human being, time is a necessary resource. It can neither be ignored nor changed.
The next time you're tempted to groan, you might try to laugh instead.
The notion that you can endanger your physical and mental health by letting strong passions go unsatisfied is a vicious falsehood.
Priesthood quorums teach and assist their members to attain good health, financial stability, and a year's supply of food and clothing. They also teach their members to be self-reliant and to give their time, talents, and means in behalf of the Church, community, and needy.
Prophets have no other purpose, no other mission except to serve God.