A missionary should never permit himself to see a movie or (read) cheap literature, or hear music that tends to interfere with… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
To be a successful missionary one must have the Spirit of the Lord. We are also taught that the Spirit will not… — 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
This is our first interest as a church-to save and exalt the souls of the children of men. There is no richer… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Be guided by the Spirit. I have said so many times to my Brethren that the Spirit is the most important single… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
“Yes, brothers and sisters, the mission of the Church is glorious-to invite all of us to come unto Christ through proclaiming the… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
We must share the gospel with others. That is our responsibility-every member a missionary. That is the call of prophets of God.… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Can human hearts be changed? Why, of course! It happens every day in the great missionary work of the Church. It is… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
What does the Atonement have to do with missionary work? Any time we experience the blessings of the Atonement in our lives,… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
As members of the Lord's Church, we must take missionary work more seriously. The Lord's commission to 'preach the gospel to every… — 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
When I think of how we show faith, I cannot help but think of the example of my own father. I recall… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
A missionary who is inspired by the Spirit of the Lord must be led by that Spirit to choose the proper approach… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
You must not allow yourselves to become discouraged. Missionary work brings joy, optimism, and happiness. Don't give Satan an opportunity to discourage… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
The Book of Mormon was written for us today. God is the author of the book. It is a record of a… — 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
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
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
