The distinction between feelings or inclinations on the one hand, and behavior on the other hand, is very clear. It's no sin to have inclinations that if yielded to would produce behavior that would be a transgression. The sin is… — Dallin H. Oaks Copy Share Image
Our society is not held together primarily by law and its enforcement but most importantly by those who voluntarily obey the unenforceable because of their internalized norms of righteous or correct behavior. Religious belief in right and wrong is a… — Dallin H. Oaks Copy Share Image
Intellectual methods-study and reason-are essential to our progress toward eternal life, but they are not sufficient. They can prepare the way. They can get the mind ready to receive the Spirit. But what the scriptures call conversion-the change of mind and heart that gives us the direction and strength to move resolutely toward eternal life-comes only by the witness and… — Dallin H. Oaks Copy Share
Persons who have cleansed themselves of any transgression and who have shown their ability to deal with homosexual inclinations and put them in the… — Dallin H. Oaks Copy Share Image
“Feeling the Lord magnify me professionally as I sought to serve him solidified my commitment to serve the Lord first. In doing so I… — Dallin H. Oaks Copy Share Image
Priesthood power blesses all of us. Priesthood keys direct women as well as men, and priesthood ordinances and priesthood authority pertain to women as… — Dallin H. Oaks Copy Share Image
Even as we seek to be meek and to avoid contention, we must not compromise or dilute our commitment to the truths we understand. — Dallin H. Oaks Copy Share Image
As children of God, knowing of His great love and His ultimate knowledge of what is best for our eternal welfare, we trust in… — Dallin H. Oaks Copy Share Image
The consumption of alcohol is increasing among youth. Targeting young audiences, advertisers portray beer and wine as joyful, socially desirable, and harmless. Producers are… — Dallin H. Oaks Copy Share Image
We should seek after spiritual gifts. They can lead us to God. They can shield us from the power of the adversary. They can… — Dallin H. Oaks Copy Share Image
All of us should banish hateful communications and practice civility for differences of opinion. — Dallin H. Oaks Copy Share Image
Well-taught doctrines and principles have a more powerful influence on behavior than rules. — Dallin H. Oaks Copy Share Image
When all other hope is gone, our Father in Heaven provides the Lamb of God, and we are saved by his sacrifice. — Dallin H. Oaks Copy Share Image
Loving-kindness is required, but a follower of Christ-just like the Master-will be firm in the truth. — Dallin H. Oaks Copy Share Image
