L. Lionel Kendrick
L. Lionel Kendrick
Larry Lionel Kendrickhas been a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintssince 1988. Since 2001, he has been an emeritus general authority...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionClergyman
Date of Birth9 September 1931
CountryUnited States of America
affection anger clarity compassion correction counsel respect spoken tender truth
Christlike communications are expressions of affection and not anger, truth and not fabrication, compassion and not contention, respect and not ridicule, counsel and not criticism, correction and not condemnation. They are spoken with clarity and not with confusion. They may be tender or they may be tough, but they must always be tempered.
cannot choose compromise happens might otherwise situations tempted
Wise choices can put us in control of situations where we might otherwise be tempted to compromise our principles. We cannot control all that happens to us; however, we can choose to be in control of our responses.
spiritual people important
People as well as nations perish without scriptures. The scriptures are spiritual food for our spirit, which is just as important as physical food for our body.
this-life trials-and-tribulations tribulation
We cannot always control everything that happens to us in this life, but we can control how we respond.
anger emotional feelings
Anger causes anguish to the souls of all of those who experience the feeling as well as to those who are the recipients of this emotional explosion.
communication soul messages
Our communications reflect in our countenance. Therefore, we must be careful not only what we communicate, but also how we do so. Souls can be strengthened or shattered by the message and the manner in which we communicate.
communication home journey
Christlike communications will help us to develop righteous relationships and ultimately to return to our heavenly home safely. May we treasure the divine gift of communication, and may we use it wisely to build and to assist others on this marvelous journey through mortality.
struggle perspective principles
To gain strength in our struggles, we must have a positive perspective of the principles in the plan of salvation. We must realize that we have a personal Savior whom we can trust and turn to in our times of need.
choices covenant might
At times, our circumstances call for us to make critical choices to keep our covenants or to compromise them. Covenants should never be compromised, even when at the moment some circumstances might seem to justify it.
sacred receiving revelations
Receiving personal revelation is not a passive process. As we seek such revelations, we must prepare for these sacred experiences.
prayer thinking scripture
To properly prepare to receive personal revelation, we must repent, ask through prayer, be obedient, search the scriptures, fast, think pure thoughts, and develop a spirit of reverence.
blessed exercise agency
We are accountable for our actions as we exercise our moral agency. If we understand this principle and make righteous choices, our lives will be blessed.
waiting return lost
I'm lost. I'm going to find myself. If I return before I get back, please ask me to wait.
light desire spirit
To be reverent is not just to be quiet. It involves an awareness of what is taking place. It involves a divine desire to learn and to be receptive to the promptings of the Spirit. It involves a striving to seek added light and knowledge.