His Quotes by Ezra Taft Benson

10 His quotes by Ezra Taft Benson

Ezra Taft Benson often reflects on personal responsibility. In this modest collection of ten quotes, his measured tone offers a straightforward look at his convictions.

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Christ removed self as the force in His perfect life. It was, 'Not my will, but thine be done.'

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If a man does not control his temper, it is a sad admission that he is not in control of his thoughts.

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Try as you may, you cannot put the Lord in your debt. For every time you try to do His will, He…

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Surely no child should fear his own father - especially a priesthood father. A father's duty is to make his home a…

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The Lord clearly defined the roles of providing for and rearing a righteous posterity. In the beginning, Adam, not Eve, was instructed…

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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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I reverence the Constitution of the United States as a sacred document. To me its words are akin to the revelations of…

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Satan would have you believe that happiness comes only as you surrender to his enticements, but one only needs to look at…

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Disobedience is essentially a prideful power struggle against someone in authority over us. It can be a parent, a priesthood leader, a…

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Every accountable child of God needs to set goals, short- and long-range goals. A man who is pressing forward to accomplish worthy…

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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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“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…

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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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