We are commanded to seek out those who are lost. We are to be our brother’s keeper. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
Inordinate desire for material possessions can become an obsession that consumes our thoughts, drains our resources, and leads to unhappiness. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
At the final day, the Savior will not ask about the nature of our callings. He will not inquire about our material possessions or fame. He will ask if we ministered to the sick, gave food and drink to the hungry, visited those in prison, or gave succor to the weak. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
Great leaders communicate a vision that captures the imagination and fires the hearts and minds of those around them. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
The Lord has promised great rewards for those who reach out to strengthen their brothers and sisters. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
For each human being, time is a necessary resource. It can neither be ignored nor changed. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
We don’t have to be perfect today. We don’t have to be better than someone else. All we have to do is to be the very best we can. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
All evils to which so many become addicted begin in the mind and in the way one thinks. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
Our bodies are truly the result of what we eat, what we think about, and the exercise we receive. If we are not wise, these little things can soon cause major health problems that will limit our success and ability to serve. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
Pride and vanity, the opposites of humility, can destroy our spiritual health as surely as a debilitating disease can destroy our physical health. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
When I was a deacon, the ominous signs of the Great Depression began to appear. Tens of thousands lost their jobs. Money was scarce. Families had to do without. Some young people did not ask their mothers, ‘What’s for dinner?’ because they knew all too well that their cupboards held very little. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
Joining a new church and starting a new life is never easy and often frightening. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
You may feel singled out when adversity enters your life. You shake your head and wonder, ‘Why me?’ – Joseph B. Wirthlin
I have had the opportunity to become acquainted with many wonderful people from many walks of life. I have known rich and poor, famous and modest, wise and otherwise. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
Many of the most important and life-changing moments of my life occurred when I was a young man. The lessons I learned then formed my character and shaped my destiny. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
I remember the first time I met my wife, Elisa. As a favor to a friend, I had gone to her home to pick up her sister, Frances. Elisa opened the door, and at least for me, it was love at first sight. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
The Lord compensates the faithful for every loss. That which is taken away from those who love the Lord will be added unto them in his own way. While it may not come at the time we desire, the faithful will know that every tear today will eventually be returned a hundredfold with tears of rejoicing and gratitude. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
The next time you’re tempted to groan, you might try to laugh instead. It will extend your life and make the lives of all those around you more enjoyable. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
During my life I have heard many sermons on the Resurrection. I can recite the events of that first Easter Sunday. I have marked in my scriptures passages regarding the Resurrection. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
We do not know the precise time of the Second Coming of the Savior, but we do know that we are living in the latter days and are closer to the Second Coming than when the Savior lived his mortal life in the meridian of time. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
Our prayers can and should be focused on the practical, everyday struggles of life. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
Knowledge is very important and one of the few things that accompanies us into the next life. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
The most cherished and sacred moments of our lives are those filled with the spirit of love. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
Many of us enjoy going to ball games and watching them on television. I am no exception. I love to watch a good athletic contest. If we spend excessive time with sporting events, however, we may neglect things that are much more important. – Joseph B. Wirthlin