Pride is essentially competitive in nature. We pit our will against God's. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Essentially, pride is a 'my will' rather than 'thy will' approach to life. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
There will always be those little minds who, out of vanity or intellectual display, will attempt to destroy faith in the very… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Christ removed self as the force in His perfect life. It was, 'Not my will, but thine be done.' — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
If we love God, do His will, and fear His judgment more than men's, we will have self-esteem. — 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,… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
An unvirtuous citizenry tend to elect representatives who will pander to their covetous lustings. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Constitutional government, as designed by the framers, will survive only with a righteous people. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Try as you may, you cannot put the Lord in your debt. For every time you try to do His will, He… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Let your minds be filled with the goal of being like the Lord, and you will crowd out depressing thoughts as you… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
There are blessings in being close to the soil, in raising your own food even if it is only a garden in… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
If someone wants to marry you outside the temple, whom will you strive to please - God or a mortal? If you… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Many a family, in order to make a 'proper showing,' will commit itself for a larger and more expensive house than is… — 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
In general, the more food we eat in its natural state - without additives - and the less it is refined, the… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
The literal resurrection of every soul who has lived and died on earth is a certainty, and surely one should make careful… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
A young woman who knows and loves the Book of Mormon, who has read it several times, who has an abiding testimony… — 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
If you really want to receive joy and happiness, then serve others with all your heart. Lift their burden, and your own… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Are you honest with the Lord in the payment of your tithes? Living this divine law will bring both spiritual and material… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Food production is just one part of the repeated emphasis that you store a provision of food which will last for at… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Efficient spending and saving will give the family more security, more opportunities, more education, and a higher standard of living. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Sacrifice is truly the crowning test of the gospel. Men are tried and tested in this mortal probation to see if they… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Unless you and your mate are united in purpose, dedication, and loyalty, you will not succeed to the extent you otherwise could. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
In this age of the electronic media and the mass distribution of the printed word, God will hold us accountable if we… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
God will have a humble people. Either we can choose to be humble, or we can be compelled to be humble. — 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
