I have a hard time with historians because they idolize the truth. The truth is not uplifting; it destroys. I could tell most of the secretaries in the church office building that they are ugly and fat. That would be… — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share Image
That historian or scholar who delights in pointing out the weaknesses and frailties of present or past leaders destroys faith. A destroyer of faith — particularly one within the Church, and more particularly one who is employed specifically to build… — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share Image
Faith is the power, obedience the sacrifice, love the means, Christ the reason. — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share Image
Dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith. — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share Image
“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 Image
Inherent in the ordination to be bishop is both the right and the obligation to be directed by inspiration. — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share Image
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 Image
“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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
The answer is the same for everyone: we must, and we can, resist temptations of any kind. — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share Image
