A strong human spirit with control over appetites of the flesh is master over emotions and passions and not a slave to them. That kind of freedom is as vital to the spirit as oxygen is to the body! Freedom… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
A pivotal spiritual attribute is that of self-mastery-th e strength to place reason over appetite. Self-mastery builds a strong conscience. And your conscience determines… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
To understand the power of the priesthood, we must know its limitations. — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
A saint is tolerant and is attentive to the pleadings of other human beings, not only to spoken messages but to unspoken messages as… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
Preparation for a mission is important. A mission is a voluntary act of service to God and humankind. Missionaries support that privilege with their… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
Every religious group, while perhaps a majority somewhere, is also inevitably a minority somewhere else. Thus, religious organizations should and do show tolerance toward… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
How much better it would be if all could be more aware of God's providence and love and express that gratitude to Him. — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, but we are not. Each day, ours is the challenge to access the power of the… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
No matter your situation, you can make family history a part of your life right now. Primary children can draw a family tree. Youth can participate in proxy baptisms. They can also help the older generation work with computers. Parents can relate stories of their lives to their posterity. Worthy adult members can hold a temple recommend and perform temple… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share
While musical experts of the world focus on what choir members can do, I would like to focus on what choir members can be. — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
