Habits Quotes by Dallin H. Oaks

12 Habits quotes by Dallin H. Oaks

These 12 lines from Oaks blend spiritual insight with practical habit advice, offering a calm, reflective take on how routines shape character. The brevity makes each point feel like a gentle reminder rather than a lecture.

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We need to lay hold on the feelings and try to control them to keep us from getting into a circumstance that…

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Well-taught doctrines and principles have a more powerful influence on behavior than rules.

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Law has at least two roles: one is to define and regulate the limits of acceptable behavior. The other is to teach…

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We should remember that none of us is perfect and none of us has children whose behavior is entirely in accord with…

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Let us all improve our personal behavior and redouble our efforts to protect our loved ones and our environment from the onslaught…

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We must change all elements of our behavior that are in conflict with gospel... covenants.

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I think it's important for you to understand that homosexuality is not a noun that describes a condition. It's an adjective that…

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The distinction between feelings or inclinations on the one hand, and behavior on the other hand, is very clear. It's no sin…

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Feelings can be controlled and behavior can be controlled. The line of sin is between the feelings and the behavior. The line…

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I encourage you to seek the help of the Savior to resist temptation and to refrain from behavior that would cause you…

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The Atonement of Jesus Christ is powerful enough to reach out and cleanse you if you are repentant and give up your…

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In at least one country where homosexual activists have won major concessions, we have even seen a church pastor threatened with prison…

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Even as we seek to be meek and to avoid contention, we must not compromise or dilute our commitment to the truths we understand.

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As children of God, knowing of His great love and His ultimate knowledge of what is best for our eternal welfare, we trust in…

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The consumption of alcohol is increasing among youth. Targeting young audiences, advertisers portray beer and wine as joyful, socially desirable, and harmless. Producers are…

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We should seek after spiritual gifts. They can lead us to God. They can shield us from the power of the adversary. They can…

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All of us should banish hateful communications and practice civility for differences of opinion.

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When all other hope is gone, our Father in Heaven provides the Lamb of God, and we are saved by his sacrifice.

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Loving-kindness is required, but a follower of Christ-just like the Master-will be firm in the truth.

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There are people with physical disabilities that prevent them from having any hope - in some cases any actual hope and in other cases…

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If you are trying to live with and maintain ascendancy over same-gender attractions, the best way to do that is to have groups that…

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Let's not forget that for thousands of years the institution of marriage has been between a man and a woman. Until quite recently, in…

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