The rapid, sweeping deterioration of values is characterized by a preoccupation-even an obsession-with the procreative act. Abstinence before marriage and fidelity within it are openly scoffed at-marriage and parenthood ridiculed as burdensome, unnecessary. Modesty, a virtue of a refined individual… — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share Image
You always hold the key of repentance to unlock the prison door. If they throw the word diversity at you, grab hold of it and say, "I am already diverse, and I intend to stay diverse." If the word is… — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share Image
Faith is the power, obedience the sacrifice, love the means, Christ the reason. — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share
Dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith. — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share
“I often ask the Lord for direction from Him. I will not, however, willingly accept promptings from any unworthy source. I refuse them. I… — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share
Inherent in the ordination to be bishop is both the right and the obligation to be directed by inspiration. — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share
You ought to know that the Lord loves you. He will make that known to you, and it will be a very private and… — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share
“The gift of the Holy Ghost operates equally with men, women, and even little children. It is within this wondrous gift and power that… — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share
Do you realize how marvelous it is that you can call upon the Atonement? The Lord effected the Atonement for our sakes. And there… — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share
Those who choose, conduct, present, and accompany the music may influence the spirit of reverence ... more than a speaker does. — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share
I know that God is our Father. He introduced His Son, Jesus Christ, to Joseph Smith. I declare to you that I know that… — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share
The answer is the same for everyone: we must, and we can, resist temptations of any kind. — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share
No teaching is equal, more spiritually rewarding, or more exalting than that of a mother teaching her children. — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share
“Don't worry about politics or people. You just please the Lord. He has little trouble with His servants' being too strong. Most of His… — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share