The human body is the tabernacle of the spirit, and God expects that it be kept clean and unimpaired. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Periodic fasting can help clear up the mind and strengthen the body and the spirit. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
With the Spirit and magnifying your call, you can do miracles for the Lord in the mission field. Without the Spirit, you… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
A woman whose life is involved in the righteous rearing of her children has a better chance of keeping up her spirits… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
This latter day work is spiritual. It takes spirituality to comprehend it, to love it, to discern it. Therefore, seek the spirit… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Since the beginning, a woman's first and most important role has been ushering into mortality spirit sons and daughters of our Father… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
The God of heaven sent some of His choicest spirits to lay the foundation of this government. And he has sent other… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
I have a vision of homes alerted, of classes alive, and of pulpits aflame with the spirit of Book of Mormon messages. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Encourage good music and art and literature in your homes. Homes that have a spirit of refinement and beauty will bless the… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Pride does not look up to God and care about what is right. It looks sideways to man and argues who is… — 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
Youth is the spirit of adventure and awakening. It is a time of physical emerging when the body attains the vigor and… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Godly sorrow is a gift of the Spirit. It is a deep realization that our actions have offended our Father and our… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
“Men and women who turn their lives over to God will discover that He can make a lot more out of their… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
For over forty years, in a spirit of love, members of the Church have been counseled to be thrifty and self-reliant; to… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
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
True to form, many of the people who desire to frustrate God's purposes of giving mortal tabernacles to His spirit children through… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
I have faith that the Constitution will be saved as prophesied by Joseph Smith. It will be saved by the righteous citizens… — 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
The Holy Ghost causes our feelings to be more tender. We feel more charitable and compassionate with each other. We are more… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
The world teaches birth control. Tragically, many of our sisters subscribe to its pills and practices when they could easily provide earthly… — 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
I feel certain that if, in our homes, parents will read from the Book of Mormon prayerfully and regularly, both by themselves… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
There is no place for fear among men and women who Almighty, who do not hesitate to humble themselves in seeking divine… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Someone has said it is better to appreciate the things you don't own than to own things you don't appreciate. I hope… — 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
Be an example in your Church activity-honor the Sabbath day, attend your meetings, observe the Word of Wisdom, pay your tithes and… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
One sure way we can determine whether we are on the strait and narrow path is that we will possess the Spirit… — 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
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
We need to be more grateful. I think there is no true character without gratitude. It is one of the marks of… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Contention in our families drives the Spirit of the Lord away. It also drives many of our family members away. Contention ranges… — 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
