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Ezra Taft Benson urges readers to study the Book of Mormon throughout life, especially together with family. He warns that movies, cheap books, or music can dull the spirit. He believes the book clarifies the Bible and can inspire many to serve as missionaries.

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The Book of Mormon Is the Word of God.

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The Book of Mormon is the "keystone" of our religion, and the Doctrine and Covenants is the capstone, with continuing latter-day revelation.

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I challenge those who are in business and other professions to see that there are copies of the Book of Mormon in…

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I have a vision of homes alerted, of classes alive, and of pulpits aflame with the spirit of Book of Mormon messages.

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Many novels and modern publications are corrupters of morals or distorters of truth.

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The Book of Mormon, the record of Joseph, verifies and clarifies the Bible. It removes stumbling blocks; it restores many plain and…

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I have a vision of the whole Church getting nearer to God by abiding by the precepts of the Book of Mormon.

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Now we not only need to say more about the Book of Mormon, but we need to do more with it.

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The fact that a book or publication is popular does not necessarily make it of value.

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There is a difference between a convert who is built on the rock of Christ through the Book of Mormon and stays…

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The Book of Mormon is the 'keystone' of our religion, and the Doctrine and Covenants is the 'capstone,' with continuing latter day…

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Every Latter-day Saint should make the study of this book a lifetime pursuit. Otherwise, he is placing his soul in jeopardy and…

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The Book of Mormon offers so much that broadens our understandings of the doctrines of salvation. Without it, much of what is…

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A missionary who is inspired by the Spirit of the Lord must be led by that Spirit to choose the proper approach…

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Encourage good music and art and literature in your homes. Homes that have a spirit of refinement and beauty will bless the…

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Some spiritually alert parents hold early-morning devotionals with their families in their homes. They have a hymn, prayer, and then read and…

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The Book of Mormon was written for us today. God is the author of the book. It is a record of a…

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Prepare yourselves mentally. A mission requires a great deal of mental preparation. You must memorize missionary discussions, memorize scriptures, and oftentimes learn…

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Grandparents can have a profound influence on their grandchildren. Their time is generally not as encumbered and busy as the parents', so…

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The stage, the screen, the novel, casual conversation, the street discussion, and too often the fireside intimacies are punctuated with blasphemy, to…

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Today, with the abundance of books available, it is the mark of a truly educated man to know what not to read.…

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The Book of Mormon contains the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ (D&C 20:9). That does not mean it contains every…

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My young sisters, we have such hope for you. We have such great expectations for you. Don't settle for less than what…

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A missionary should never permit himself to see a movie or (read) cheap literature, or hear music that tends to interfere with…

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Give me a young man who has kept himself morally clean and has faithfully attended his church meetings. Give me a young…

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We do not have to prove the Book of Mormon is true. The book is its own proof.

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From the Book of Mormon, we learn how disciples of Christ live in times of war.

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I challenge the homes of Israel to display on their walls great quotations and scenes from the Book of Mormon.

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Reading the Book of Mormon is one of the greatest persuaders to get men on missions.

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The Book of Mormon exposes the enemies of Christ. It confounds false doctrines and lays down contention.

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I have a vision of artists putting into film, drama, literature, music, and paintings great themes and great characters from the Book…

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The Book of Mormon is also the keystone of the doctrine of the Resurrection. As mentioned before, the Lord Himself has stated…

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A young woman who knows and loves the Book of Mormon, who has read it several times, who has an abiding testimony…

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In this age of the electronic media and the mass distribution of the printed word, God will hold us accountable if we…

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I feel certain that if, in our homes, parents will read from the Book of Mormon prayerfully and regularly, both by themselves…

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Many a man in his hour of trial has turned to the Book of Mormon and been enlightened, enlivened, and comforted. The…

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The time is long overdue for a massive flooding of the earth with the Book of Mormon for the many reasons which…

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Records, radio, television, movies, magazines-all are monopolized by the money managers who are guided by one ethic, the words wealth and power.

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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,…

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“We must each of us do our home work. 'My people are destroyed,' said Hosea, 'for lack of knowledge.' We must be wise as…

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Humility does not mean weakness. It does not mean timidity. It does not mean fear. A man can be humble and fearless. A man…

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The scriptures record remarkable accounts of men whose lives changed dramatically, in an instant, as it were: Alma the Younger, Paul on the road…

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That government is best which governs the least, so taught the courageous founders of this nation. This simple declaration is diametrically opposed to the…

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No nation which has kept the commandments of God has ever perished, but I say to you that once freedom is lost, only blood…

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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…

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“In framing that great document which Gladstone declared ‘the most wonderful work ever struck off at a given time by the brain and purpose…

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Godly sorrow is a gift of the Spirit. It is a deep realization that our actions have offended our Father and our God. It…

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