The deepest joys and blessings in life are associated with family, parenthood, and sacrifice. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
I love all our Father's children of every color, creed, and political persuasion. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Family preparedness has been a long-established welfare principle. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Do not leave yourself or your family unprotected against financial storms... Build up savings. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
The temple will be an ever-present reminder that God intended the family to be eternal. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Young women, the family unit is forever, and you should do everything in your power to strengthen that unit. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Mothers, train up your children in righteousness; do not attempt to save the world and let your own family fall apart. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
We all know of families who have obligated themselves for more than they could pay. There is a world of heartache behind… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Strong families cultivate an attribute of effective communication. They talk out their problems, make plans together, and cooperate toward common objectives. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Your most important friendships should be with your own brothers and sisters and with your father and mother. Love your family. Be… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
We oppose and abhor the damnable practice of wholesale abortion and every other unholy and impure act which strikes at the very… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Successful families try to work together toward solutions instead of resorting to criticism and contention. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Communities have a responsibility to assist the family in promoting wholesome entertainment. What a community tolerates will become tomorrow's standard for today's… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
When individual members and families immerse themselves in the scriptures regularly and consistently, … other areas of activity will automatically come. Testimonies… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Contention in our families drives the Spirit of the Lord away. It also drives many of our family members away. Contention ranges… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
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… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Fatherhood is not a matter of station or wealth; it is a matter of desire, diligence, and determination to see one's family… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Many a family, in order to make a 'proper showing,' will commit itself for a larger and more expensive house than is… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
One of Satan's greatest tools is pride: to cause a man or a woman to center so much attention on self that… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Husbands, recognize your wife's intelligence and her ability to counsel with you as a real partner regarding family plans, family activities, and… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
“Fathers, you cannot delegate your duty as the head of the home. Mothers, rear your children in righteousness-do not attempt to save… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
And so today, the undermining of the home and family is on the increase, with the devil anxiously working to displace the… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Our families may be corrupted by worldly trends and teachings unless we know how to use the [Book of Mormon] to expose… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
I have often said one of the greatest secrets of missionary work is work! If a missionary works, he will get the… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Build traditions of family vacations and trips and outings. These memories will never be forgotten by your children. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Thank God for the joys of family life. I have often said there can be no genuine happiness separate and apart from… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
The undermining of the home and family is on the increase with the devil anxiously working to displace the father as the… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Efficient spending and saving will give the family more security, more opportunities, more education, and a higher standard of living. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Records, radio, television, movies, magazines-all are monopolized by the money managers who are guided by one ethic, the words wealth and power. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share
Every Latter-day Saint should make the study of this book a lifetime pursuit. Otherwise, he is placing his soul in jeopardy and neglecting that… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share
Do not be caught up in materialism, one of the real plagues of our generation-that is, acquiring things, fast-paced living, and securing career success. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share
Most of us think of pride as self-centeredness, conceit, boastfulness, arrogance, or haughtiness. All of these are elements of the sin, but the heart,… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share
“We must each of us do our home work. 'My people are destroyed,' said Hosea, 'for lack of knowledge.' We must be wise as… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share
“Man…need not stand alone. Prayer will open doors; prayer will remove barriers; prayer will ease pressures; prayer will give inner peace and comfort during… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share
Humility does not mean weakness. It does not mean timidity. It does not mean fear. A man can be humble and fearless. A man… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share
The scriptures record remarkable accounts of men whose lives changed dramatically, in an instant, as it were: Alma the Younger, Paul on the road… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share
That government is best which governs the least, so taught the courageous founders of this nation. This simple declaration is diametrically opposed to the… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share
No nation which has kept the commandments of God has ever perished, but I say to you that once freedom is lost, only blood… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share
Someone has said it is better to appreciate the things you don't own than to own things you don't appreciate. I hope we will… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share
“In framing that great document which Gladstone declared ‘the most wonderful work ever struck off at a given time by the brain and purpose… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share
Godly sorrow is a gift of the Spirit. It is a deep realization that our actions have offended our Father and our God. It… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share