Thomas S. Monson
Thomas S. Monson
Thomas Spencer Monsonis an American religious leader, author, and the sixteenth and current President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As president, Monson is considered by adherents of the religion to be a "prophet, seer, and revelator." A printer by trade, Monson has spent most of his life engaged in various church leadership positions and in public service...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionClergyman
Date of Birth21 August 1927
CountryUnited States of America
believe purpose littles
The Savior taught His disciples, 'For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it' (Luke 9:24)."I believe the Savior is telling us that unless we lose ourselves in service to others, there is little purpose to our own lives. Those who live only for themselves eventually shrivel up and figuratively lose their lives, while those who lose themselves in service to others grow and flourish—and in effect save their lives.
anger yield choices
To be angry is to yield to the influence of Satan. No one can make us angry. It is our choice. If we desire to have a proper spirit with us at all times, we must choose to refrain from becoming angry. I testify that such is possible.
anchors abiding-faith confusion
Amidst the confusion of the times, the conflicts of conscience, and the turmoil of daily living, an abiding faith becomes an anchor to our lives.
inspirational respect self-esteem
Perhaps the surest test of an individual's integrity is his refusal to do or say anything that would damage his self-respect.
inspirational life motivational
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Watch your step.
winning wish
Work will win when wishy washy wishing won t.
inspirational life change
Choose your friends with caution; plan your future with purpose, and frame your life with faith.
mother sacrifice creation
God and mother, partners in creation, in love, in sacrifice, in service, are as one.
mean worry promise
I urge you to live within your means. One cannot spend more than one earns and remain solvent. I promise you that you will then be happier than you would be if you were constantly worrying about how to make the next payment on nonessential debt.
people temples building
We are a temple-building and a temple-attending people.
heart thoughtful soul
There are lives to brighten. There are hearts to touch. There are souls to save.
prayer blessed scripture
As we remember prayer and take time to turn to the scriptures, our lives will be infinitely more blessed and our burdens will be made lighter.
reflection love-is years
True love is a reflection of the Savior's love. In December of each year we call it the Christmas Spirit.
one-day deeds yards
Life by the yard is hard; by the inch it's a cinch. Each of us can be true for just one day--and then one more and then one more after that--until we've lived a lifetime guided by the Spirit, a lifetime close to the Lord, a lifetime of good deeds and righteousness.