One of the most important concepts of revealed religion is that of a sacred covenant. — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
If one accepts the terms of the covenant and obeys God's law, he or she receives the blessings associated with the covenant. — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
Truth, covenants, and ordinances enable us to overcome fear and face the future with faith. — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
When we realize that we are children of the covenant, we know who we are and what God expects of us. — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
A covenant made with God should be regarded not as restrictive but as protective. — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
The temple is the house of the Lord. The basis for every temple ordinance and covenant…is the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Every… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
In legal language, a covenant generally denotes an agreement between two or more parties. But in a religious context, a covenant is… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
Material possessions and honors of the world do not endure. But your union as wife, husband, and family can. No sacrifice is… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
Danger lurks when we divide ourselves with expressions such as "my private life," "my professional life," or even "my best behavior." Living… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
From time to time, ask yourself these questions: "Am I ready to meet my Maker?" "Am I worthy of all the blessings… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
Be we reminded that the gathering of Israel is not the ultimate endpoint. It is but the beginning. The true endpoint is… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
A pivotal spiritual attribute is that of self-mastery-th e strength to place reason over appetite. Self-mastery builds a strong conscience. And your conscience determines… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share
To understand the power of the priesthood, we must know its limitations. — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share
A saint is tolerant and is attentive to the pleadings of other human beings, not only to spoken messages but to unspoken messages as… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share
Preparation for a mission is important. A mission is a voluntary act of service to God and humankind. Missionaries support that privilege with their… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share
Every religious group, while perhaps a majority somewhere, is also inevitably a minority somewhere else. Thus, religious organizations should and do show tolerance toward… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share
How much better it would be if all could be more aware of God's providence and love and express that gratitude to Him. — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share
God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, but we are not. Each day, ours is the challenge to access the power of the… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share
No matter your situation, you can make family history a part of your life right now. Primary children can draw a family tree. Youth… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share
While musical experts of the world focus on what choir members can do, I would like to focus on what choir members can be. — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share
To rule children by force is the technique of Satan, not of the Savior. — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share
I first found delight in the Sabbath many years ago when, as a busy surgeon, I knew that the Sabbath became a day for… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share
As a member of the Church, you have made sacred covenants with the Lord. — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share
