If we do not feel like praying, then we should pray until we do feel like praying. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
If you turn your life over to the Lord he can do so much more with it than we can. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
If we have any criticism of our leaders, we invite Satan into our lives and beliefs. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
If we would truly seek to be more like our Savior and Master, learning to love as He loves should be our… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
We cannot do everything at once, but we can do a great deal if we choose our goals well and work diligently… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
I began to realize that when you are at peace with your Maker you can, if not ignore human criticism, at least… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
When we set goals we are in command. If we know where we are going, we can judge more accurately where we… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Pride is the great stumbling block of Zion...Pride is ugly; it says if you succeed I am a failure...Pride is basically competitive… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
The Lord is letting the wheat and the tares mature before he fully purges the Church. He is also testing you to… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
We have many responsibilities, and one cannot expect the full blessings of a kind Providence if he neglects any major duty. A… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
To the humble, the Lord has given this promise: "If men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
For years we have heard of the role the Elders could play in saving the Constitution from total destruction. But how can… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
When you are tempted to look elsewhere for greener pastures, just remember someone else is probably looking at yours. And if another… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
The Declaration of Independence to which these great men affixed their signatures is much more than a political document. It constitutes a… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
If America is destroyed, it may be by Americans who salute the flag, sing the national anthem, march in patriotic parades, cheer… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
If there is one word that describes the meaning of character, it is the word honor. Without honor, civilization would not long… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
If we are to achieve long-range goals, we must learn to set up and accomplish short-range goals that will move us along… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
I have often said one of the greatest secrets of missionary work is work! If a missionary works, he will get the… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
If you want to get the spirit of the gospel in your home, support the missionary program. Prepare your sons and daughters… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Let us never lose sight of the fact that education is a preparation for life - and that preparing for life is… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Prepare yourselves mentally. A mission requires a great deal of mental preparation. You must memorize missionary discussions, memorize scriptures, and oftentimes learn… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Have good associates or don't associate at all. Be careful in the selection of your friends. If in the presence of certain… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
The time is long overdue for a massive flooding of the earth with the Book of Mormon for the many reasons which… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
If we keep a goal firmly in mind, we will know when we have reached it. This gives us a sense of… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
I wish that every Latter-day Saint could say and mean it with all his heart: 'I'll go where you want me to… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
There are certain basic principles regarding the proper role of government. If principles are correct, then they can be applied to any… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
I counsel you, in the words of Jesus Christ, to "watch and pray I always lest ye enter into temptation; for Satan… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Records, radio, television, movies, magazines-all are monopolized by the money managers who are guided by one ethic, the words wealth and power. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Every Latter-day Saint should make the study of this book a lifetime pursuit. Otherwise, he is placing his soul in jeopardy and neglecting that… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Do not be caught up in materialism, one of the real plagues of our generation-that is, acquiring things, fast-paced living, and securing career success. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
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,… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
“We must each of us do our home work. 'My people are destroyed,' said Hosea, 'for lack of knowledge.' We must be wise as… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
“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… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Humility does not mean weakness. It does not mean timidity. It does not mean fear. A man can be humble and fearless. A man… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
The scriptures record remarkable accounts of men whose lives changed dramatically, in an instant, as it were: Alma the Younger, Paul on the road… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
That government is best which governs the least, so taught the courageous founders of this nation. This simple declaration is diametrically opposed to the… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
No nation which has kept the commandments of God has ever perished, but I say to you that once freedom is lost, only blood… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
