The proud make every man their adversary by pitting their intellects, opinions, works, wealth, talents, or any other worldly measuring device against… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
To the proud, the applause of the world rings in their ears; to the humble, the applause of heaven warms their hearts. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
The proud depend upon the world to tell them whether they have value or not. Their self-esteem is determined by where they… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
The proud wish God would agree with them. They are not interested in changing their opinions to agree with God's. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
A man must not only stand for the right principles, but he must also fight for them. Those who fight for principle… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Disobedience is essentially a prideful power struggle against someone in authority over us. It can be a parent, a priesthood leader, a… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
The proud do not change to improve, but defend their position by rationalizing. Repentance means change, and it takes a humble person… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Pride... limits or stops progression. The proud are not easily taught. They won't change their minds to accept truths, because to do… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Our enmity toward God takes on many labels, such as rebellion, hard-heartedness, stiff-neckedness, unrepentant, puffed up, easily offended, and sign seekers. The… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Humility responds to God's will-to the fear of His judgments and to the needs of those around us. To the proud, the… — 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
