Spirit Quotes by Dallin H. Oaks

12 Spirit quotes by Dallin H. Oaks

Dallin H. Oaks shares twelve brief thoughts on spirit, each one hinting at his broader teachings while staying easy to digest.

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When we undertake to cover our sins, . . . behold, the heavens withdraw themselves; the Spirit of the Lord is grieved;…

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We should recognize that the Lord will speak to us through the Spirit in His own time and in His own way.

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President Lorenzo Snow declared that it is "the grand privilege of every Latter-day Saint . . . to have the manifestations of…

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Forgiving is divine. Plead for the guidance of the Spirit of the Lord to forgive wrongs, to overcome faults, and to strengthen…

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...When a choice will make a real difference in our lives—obvious or not—and when we are living in tune with the Spirit…

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Hardships can deprive mortals of the power to ACT. But at the same time, hardships can be the means of eternal growth…

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The commandment to honor our parents echoes the sacred spirit of family relationships in which-at their best-we have sublime expressions of heavenly…

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If we are practicing our faith and seeking the companionship of the Holy Spirit, his presence can be felt in our hearts…

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Our spirits...require nourishment. Just as there is food for the body, there is food for the spirit. The consequences of spiritual malnutrition…

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Intellectual methods-study and reason-are essential to our progress toward eternal life, but they are not sufficient. They can prepare the way. They…

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Our attitude toward abortion . . . is fixed by our knowledge that according to an eternal plan all of the spirit…

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Motive is also important in our quest for knowledge and in the questioning that accompanies it. In commenting on our duty to…

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We should seek after spiritual gifts. They can lead us to God. They can shield us from the power of the adversary. They can…

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All of us should banish hateful communications and practice civility for differences of opinion.

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Well-taught doctrines and principles have a more powerful influence on behavior than rules.

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When all other hope is gone, our Father in Heaven provides the Lamb of God, and we are saved by his sacrifice.

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Loving-kindness is required, but a follower of Christ-just like the Master-will be firm in the truth.

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Let's not forget that for thousands of years the institution of marriage has been between a man and a woman. Until quite recently, in…

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