Neal A. Maxwell
Neal A. Maxwell
Neal Ash Maxwellwas an apostle and a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintsfrom 1981 until his death...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionClergyman
Date of Birth6 July 1926
CountryUnited States of America
Neal A. Maxwell quotes about
who-we-are knows
How can we truly understand who we are unless we know who we were and what we have the power to become?
brother joy affliction
Our afflictions brothers and sisters often will not be extinguished, they will be dwarfed and swallowed up in the joy of Christ. That’s how we overcome, most of the time. It’s not their elimination, but the placing of them in that larger context.
caught caught-up thick
Beware not to get caught up in the thick of thin things.
stress giving succeed
When in situations of stress we wonder if there is any more in us to give, we can be comforted to know that God, who knows our capacity perfectly, placed us here to succeed
choices soul matter
There are certain mortal moments and minutes that matter. Certain hingepoints in the history of each human. Some seconds are so decisive they shrink the soul, while others are spent, so as to stretch the soul.
jesus father home
Walking and overcoming by faith is not easy. For one thing, the dimension of time constantly constrains our perspective. Likewise, the world steadily tempts us. No wonder we are given instructive words from Jesus about the narrowness and the straightness of the only path available to return home: “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). And then he said, “No man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” Jesus laid down strict conditions.
believe adventure important
It is extremely important for you to believe in yourselves not only for what you are now but for what you have the power to become. Trust in the Lord as He leads you along. He has things for you to do that you won't know about now but that will unfold later. If you stay close to Him, You will have some great adventures. You will live in a time where instead of sometimes being fulfilled, many of them will actually be fulfilled. The Lord will unfold your future bit by bit.
leave-me-alone stones dont-like-me
I am as I am, And so is a stone; Them that don't like me, Must leave me alone.
christian communicators
The true Christian is a communicator.
grumpiness ultimate
Ultimate hope and daily grumpiness are not reconcilable.
jobs voice heaven
In the economy of Heaven, God does not send thunder if a still, small voice is enough, or a prophet if a priest can do the job.
teacher self-esteem responsibility
Having faith in the plan of salvation includes steadfastly refusing to be diverted from our true identities and responsibilities. In the brief season of our existence on earth we may serve as a plumber, professor, farmer, physician, mechanic, bookkeeper, or teacher. These are useful activities and honorable designations; but a temporary vocation is not reflective of our true identities. Matthew was a tax collector, Luke a physician, and Peter a fisherman. In a salvational sense, 'so what!'
attitude agency healthy
At the center of our agency is our freedom to form a healthy attitude toward whatever circumstances we are placed in!
fall men impact
It is understandable how some people could give way to this kind of pervasive pessimism, but we speak of a gospel which brings good tidings of great joy and this must be reflected in our lives, if we are to be believable especially as we suggest to others that there is, in fact, not only a better way, but also the way. Scriptures that speak of man as a being who "might have joy" have more impact when falling from the lips or pens of men and women whose lives give fresh evidence of the validity of that scripture.