The Book of Mormon, the record of Joseph, verifies and clarifies the Bible. It removes stumbling blocks; it restores many plain and precious things. – Ezra Taft Benson
There is a difference between a convert who is built on the rock of Christ through the Book of Mormon and stays hold of that iron rod, and one who is not. – Ezra Taft Benson
I testify to you that God’s pay is the best pay that this world or any other world knows anything about. – Ezra Taft Benson
Godly sorrow is a gift of the Spirit. It is a deep realization that our actions have offended our Father and our God. It is the sharp and keen awareness that our behavior caused the Savior, He who knew no sin, even the greatest of all, to endure agony and suffering. – Ezra Taft Benson
Would we not do well to have the pleasing of God as our motive rather than to try to elevate ourselves above our brother and outdo another? – Ezra Taft Benson
Pride is a sin that can readily be seen in others but is rarely admitted in ourselves. – Ezra Taft Benson
Young people especially sometimes feel that the standards of the Lord are like fences and chains, blocking them from those activities that seem most enjoyable in life. – Ezra Taft Benson
Attractive labels are usually attached to the most dangerous programs, often in the name of public welfare and personal security. – Ezra Taft Benson
Some prideful people are not so concerned as to whether their wages meet their needs as they are that their wages are more than someone else’s. Their reward is being a cut above the rest. This is the enmity of pride. – Ezra Taft Benson
No man is truly educated unless he knows where he came from, why he is here, and where he can expect to go in the next life. – Ezra Taft Benson
Fatherhood is not a matter of station or wealth. It is a matter of desire, diligence and determination to see one’s family exalted in the celestial kingdom. If that prize is lost, nothing else really matters. – Ezra Taft Benson
Periodic fasting can help clear up the mind and strengthen the body and the spirit. – Ezra Taft Benson
In a home where there is an able-bodied husband, he is expected to be the breadwinner. – Ezra Taft Benson
Mothers, stay close to your daughters. Earn and deserve their love and respect. Be united with their father in the rearing of your children. Do nothing in your life to cause your daughters to stumble because of your example. – Ezra Taft Benson
Your most important friendships should be with your own brothers and sisters and with your father and mother. Love your family. Be loyal to them. Have a genuine concern for your brothers and sisters. – Ezra Taft Benson
Go on daddy-daughter dates and father-and-sons’ outings with your children. As a family, go on campouts and picnics, to ball games and recitals, to school programs, and so forth. Having Dad there makes all the difference. – Ezra Taft Benson
Faith is the foundation upon which a godlike character is built. It is a prerequisite for all other virtues. – Ezra Taft Benson
With the Spirit and magnifying your call, you can do miracles for the Lord in the mission field. Without the Spirit, you will never succeed, regardless of your talent and ability. – Ezra Taft Benson
The fellowship of true friends who can hear you out, share your joys, help carry your burdens, and correctly counsel you is priceless. – Ezra Taft Benson
If someone wants to marry you outside the temple, whom will you strive to please – God or a mortal? If you insist on a temple marriage, you will be pleasing the Lord and blessing the other party. – Ezra Taft Benson
The greatest events of history are those which affect the greatest number for the longest periods. – Ezra Taft Benson
The founders had a strong distrust for centralized power in a federal government. So they created a government with checks and balances. This was to prevent any branch of the government from becoming too powerful. – Ezra Taft Benson
Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the foundation upon which sincere and meaningful repentance must be built. If we truly seek to put away sin, we must first look to Him who is the Author of our salvation. – Ezra Taft Benson