The proud make every man their adversary by pitting their intellects, opinions, works, wealth, talents, or any other worldly measuring device against… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
The moral code of Heaven for both men and women is complete chastity before marriage and full fidelity after marriage. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Sacrifice is truly the crowning test of the gospel. Men are tried and tested in this mortal probation to see if they… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Was it not through pride that the devil became the devil? Christ wanted to serve. The devil wanted to rule. Christ wanted… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Today the devil as a wolf in supposedly a new suit of sheep’s clothing is enticing some men to parrot his line… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Some men are willing to die for their faith, but they are not willing to fully live for it. Christ both lived… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Many men and women in the world demonstrate great willpower and self-discipline in overcoming bad habits and the weaknesses of the flesh. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
We must not lose hope. Hope is an anchor to the souls of men. Satan would have us cast away that anchor. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
We counsel you, young men, not to pollute your minds with such degrading matter, for the mind through which this filth passes… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
[The Constitution] will not be saved in Washington. It will be saved by the citizens of this nation who love and cherish… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Woman was given to man as an helpmeet. That complementary association is ideally portrayed in the eternal marriage of our first parents… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
The one man other than my father who made the most lasting impression was an uncle, Serge B. Benson. He taught me… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
The man [who] is greatest and most blessed and joyful [is one] whose life most closely approaches the pattern of Christ. This… — 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
Humility responds to God's will-to the fear of His judgments and to the needs of those around us. To the proud, the… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Marriage. . . is the most glorious and most exalting principle of the gospel of Jesus Christ. No ordinance is of more… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Give me a young man who has kept himself morally clean and has faithfully attended his church meetings. Give me a young… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Humility does not mean weakness. It does not mean timidity. It does not mean fear. A man can be humble and fearless.… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
"Thou shalt not bear false witness" Exodus 20:16. When we speak of morality, we imply that a man is true to his… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Ours is a representative republic with a Constitution in which is recognized the natural law and the natural rights of man. It… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
One of the cardinal sins in our country is profanity -- the taking of the name of the Lord in vain. Reverence… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
The scriptures record remarkable accounts of men whose lives changed dramatically, in an instant, as it were: Alma the Younger, Paul on… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
There is no place for fear among men and women who Almighty, who do not hesitate to humble themselves in seeking divine… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
He is the way, the truth, and the light, and no one can come back into the presence of our Father in… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Our wise founders seemed to understand, better than most of us, our own scripture, which states that ‘it is the nature and… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
If men come unto me, I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble;… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
The Book of Mormon was written for us today. God is the author of the book. It is a record of a… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
If there is one word that describes the meaning of character, it is the word honor. Without honor, civilization would not long… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
We must not lose hope. Hope is an anchor to the souls of men. Satan would have us cast away that anchor.… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
This is our first interest as a church-to save and exalt the souls of the children of men. There is no richer… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
“Men and women who turn their lives over to God will discover that He can make a lot more out of their… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
To the humble, the Lord has given this promise: "If men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
The Declaration of Independence to which these great men affixed their signatures is much more than a political document. It constitutes a… — 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
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