- I have learned over the years that the strength in a quorum doesn't come from the number of priesthood holders in it. Nor does it come automatically from the age and maturity of the members. Rather, the strength of a quorum comes in large measure from how completely its members are united in righteousness. That unity in a strong quorum of the priesthood is not like anything I have experienced in an athletic team or club or any other organization in the world.
- A quorum can give greater service than the members could give alone.
D. Todd Christofferson -Let Us Be Men
- We who hold the priesthood of God cannot afford to drift. We have work to do. We must arise from the dust of self-indulgence and be men!
- In large measure, true manhood is defined in our relationship to women.
- "The girl you marry will take a terrible chance on you ... [You] will largely determine the remainder of her life. ...
- "Work for an education. Get all the training that you can. The world will largely pay you what it thinks you are worth. Paul did not mince words when he wrote to Timothy, "But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.'"
- Integrity is fundamental to being men. Integrity means being truthful, but it also means accepting responsibility and honoring commitments and covenants.
- Good men sometimes make mistakes. A man of integrity will honestly face and correct his mistakes and that is an example we can respect. Sometimes men try but fail. Not all worthy objectives are realized despite one's honest and best efforts. True manhood is not always measured by the fruits of one's labors but by the labors themselves--by one's striving.
Marcus B. Nash -The Great Plan of Happiness
- Because you are the offspring of God, it is incompatible with your eternal nature to do wrong and feel right.
- As to any evil and unclean thing, my young friends, do not even touch it!
Stanley G. Ellis -He Trusts Us!
- What a trust the Lord has placed in us! Think of it, brethren. He trusts us!
- How wonderful that we have earned the trust of God! He trusts you! He trusts me!
- One reason we must maintain our worthiness is that we never know when we will be called upon to use the priesthood.
James E. Faust -Spiritual Nutrients
- "But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgement."
- I hope that we will always hunger and thirst for the word of the Lord.
Thomas S. Monson -True to Our Priesthood Trust
- "Duty is the sublimest word in our language. ... You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less."
- "Do [your] duty; that is best; Leave unto [the] Lord the rest!"
- "If we don't try, then we don't do; and if we don't do, then why are we here?"
- It is in doing--not just dreaming--that lives are blessed, others are guided, and souls are saved.
Gordon B. Hinckley -Rise Up, O Men of God
- "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."
- I say to you young men, rise up and discipline yourself to take advantage of educational opportunities. Do you wish to marry a girl whose education has been far superior to your own? We speak of being "equally yoked." That applies, I think, to the matter of education.
- In addition, your education will strengthen your service in the Church. A study was made some years ago that indicated the higher the education, the greater the faith and participation in religious activity.
Until you next read these words;
I'll be watching the leaves.
Enjoy the day!
-Sarnic Dirchi
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