True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior. Preoccupation with unworthy behavior can lead to unworthy behavior. That is why we… — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share Image
The rapid, sweeping deterioration of values is characterized by a preoccupation-even an obsession-with the procreative act. Abstinence before marriage and fidelity within it are openly scoffed at-marriage and parenthood ridiculed as burdensome, unnecessary. Modesty, a virtue of a refined individual… — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share Image
Faith is the power, obedience the sacrifice, love the means, Christ the reason. — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share
Dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith. — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share
“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
Inherent in the ordination to be bishop is both the right and the obligation to be directed by inspiration. — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share
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
“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
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
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
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
The answer is the same for everyone: we must, and we can, resist temptations of any kind. — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share
No teaching is equal, more spiritually rewarding, or more exalting than that of a mother teaching her children. — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share
“Don't worry about politics or people. You just please the Lord. He has little trouble with His servants' being too strong. Most of His… — Boyd K. Packer Copy Share
