James E. Faust Quotes

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• Those who enter into marriage, must be fully prepared to establish their marriage, as the first priority in their lives.
• True charity ought to begin in marriage, for it is a relationship that must be rebuilt every day.
• I believe our differences are the little pinches of salt that can make the marriage seem more flavorful.
• The priesthood of God has become the eminent power for good in the world. We are no longer a handful of people on the fringes…
• What are most people hungry for? I believe it is spiritual and moral leadership. Increases in technology, scientific inventions, and medical miracles have been marvelous…
• Our awareness of time affects how we think and act. This is illustrated by the story about the clock in a restaurant window. It "had…
• To be a good father and mother requires that the parents defer many of their own needs and desires in favor of the needs of…
• In this life we have to make many choices. Some are very important choices. Some are not. Many of our choices are between good and…
• Leadership is about three-fourths show-the-way and about one-fourth follow-up.
• I have now lived long enough to know that, whatever our situation, our troubles melt and disappear like frost in the morning sun when we…
• What is discipleship? It is primarily obedience to the Savior. Discipleship includes many things. It is chastity. It is tithing. It is family home evening.…
• President Hinckley's strong, continuing challenge to us is retention, which requires full cooperation between the missionary, the leaders and members.
• There is only one Church, and the responsibility for missionary work is universal. 'Every member a missionary.'
• Missionary work will never be what it might be without the help of the members. Stake presidents need to feel some responsibility and ownership of…
• Self-mastery is a challenge for every individual. Only we can control our appetites and passions. Self-mastery cannot be bought by money or fame. It is…
• Faith is the power, obedience is the price, love is the motive, the Spirit is the key and Christ is the reason.
• I encourage our Saints all over the world, wherever possible, to strive to stand more often in holy places.
• Success is usually earned by persevering and not becoming discouraged when we encounter challenges.
• Perseverance is demonstrated by those who keep going when the going gets tough, who don’t give up even when others say, It can’t be done.
• In addition to temples, surely another holy place on earth ought to be our homes. The feelings of holiness in my home prepared me for…

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