Ifs Quotes by Ezra Taft Benson

27 Ifs quotes by Ezra Taft Benson

Benson’s steadfast faith informs his “if” reflections, offering guidance rooted in spiritual conviction and personal resolve. The 27 entries convey his earnest encouragement.

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If we do not feel like praying, then we should pray until we do feel like praying.

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We cannot do everything at once, but we can do a great deal if we choose our goals well and work diligently…

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If we would truly seek to be more like our Savior and Master, learning to love as He loves should be our…

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If you turn your life over to the Lord he can do so much more with it than we can.

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If we have any criticism of our leaders, we invite Satan into our lives and beliefs.

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I began to realize that when you are at peace with your Maker you can, if not ignore human criticism, at least…

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We have many responsibilities, and one cannot expect the full blessings of a kind Providence if he neglects any major duty. A…

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When we set goals we are in command. If we know where we are going, we can judge more accurately where we…

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When you are tempted to look elsewhere for greener pastures, just remember someone else is probably looking at yours. And if another…

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Have good associates or don't associate at all. Be careful in the selection of your friends. If in the presence of certain…

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The Lord is letting the wheat and the tares mature before he fully purges the Church. He is also testing you to…

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There are certain basic principles regarding the proper role of government. If principles are correct, then they can be applied to any…

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I counsel you, in the words of Jesus Christ, to "watch and pray I always lest ye enter into temptation; for Satan…

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If we keep a goal firmly in mind, we will know when we have reached it. This gives us a sense of…

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Let us never lose sight of the fact that education is a preparation for life - and that preparing for life is…

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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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If you want to get the spirit of the gospel in your home, support the missionary program. Prepare your sons and daughters…

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If America is destroyed, it may be by Americans who salute the flag, sing the national anthem, march in patriotic parades, cheer…

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If there is one word that describes the meaning of character, it is the word honor. Without honor, civilization would not long…

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I have often said one of the greatest secrets of missionary work is work! If a missionary works, he will get the…

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If we are to achieve long-range goals, we must learn to set up and accomplish short-range goals that will move us along…

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The Declaration of Independence to which these great men affixed their signatures is much more than a political document. It constitutes a…

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To the humble, the Lord has given this promise: "If men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I…

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For years we have heard of the role the Elders could play in saving the Constitution from total destruction. But how can…

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Pride is the great stumbling block of Zion...Pride is ugly; it says if you succeed I am a failure...Pride is basically competitive…

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I wish that every Latter-day Saint could say and mean it with all his heart: 'I'll go where you want me to…

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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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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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